Turtle

Cass County

Near Walker

DOW: 11040100

Yellow PerchGood · 62PumpkinseedGood · 59Northern PikeGood · 55

A 75-acre lake near Walker in Cass County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1972.

Fish Species (6)

Yellow Perch

Good · 62

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1972

Last surveyed 1972 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.28 lbs

Catch rate: 2.5 per gill net · typical 2.5–24.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 11, 1972	0.25	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets
Sep 11, 1972	2.50	-	0.28 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Good · 59

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 1972

Last surveyed 1972 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.46 lbs

Catch rate: 1.3 per trap net · typical 1.7–10.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 11, 1972	1.00	-	0.35 lbs	Standard gill nets
Sep 11, 1972	1.25	-	0.46 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Good · 55

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1972

Last surveyed 1972 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.30 lbs

Catch rate: 4.5 per gill net · typical 4.5–11.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 11, 1972	4.50	-	2.30 lbs	Standard gill nets
Sep 11, 1972	0.25	-	1.50 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Good · 54

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 1972

Last surveyed 1972 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.24 lbs

Catch rate: 6.0 per trap net · typical 4.9–49.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 11, 1972	6.00	-	0.24 lbs	Standard trap nets

Rock Bass

Average · 27

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 1972

Last surveyed 1972 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 0.3–3.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 11, 1972	0.25	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (1)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

Brown Bullhead

Good · 58

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 1972

Last surveyed 1972 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.25 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per trap net · typical 1.1–9.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 11, 1972	1.00	-	1.25 lbs	Standard trap nets

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Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

Northern Pike

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Angling: 10 (not more than 2 over 26". All from 22-26" must be immediatley released).

Sunfish

20 combined total

Perch

20 daily and 40 in possession

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

Northern Pike

Season: Nov 15, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Darkhouse spearing: 10 (only 1 between 22-26" and 1 over 26"; or, only 2 over 26").

Rock Bass

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

September 11, 1972Management Recommendations: Introduce largemouth bass. Occasional stocking of northern bass from winter rescue or fingerlings from controlled spawning…

Management Recommendations: Introduce largemouth bass. Occasional stocking of northern bass from winter rescue or fingerlings from controlled spawning areas.Special Problems/Conditions: Possible winterkill but none on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Turtle?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Yellow Perch, Pumpkinseed, Northern Pike, Bluegill, and Rock Bass in Turtle. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Turtle?

We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Turtle. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.

How deep is Turtle?

Turtle has a maximum depth of 23 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Turtle last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Turtle is from 1972. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Turtle have any invasive species?

No invasive species are on record for Turtle in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.

Are there special fishing regulations on Turtle?

No — Turtle has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide perch limit is: 20 daily and 40 in possession. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.