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type: compare
title: "Lake Bemidji vs Turtle River"
county: "Beltrami"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/lake-bemidji-vs-turtle-river
---

# Lake Bemidji vs Turtle River

Two of the top-scoring lakes in Beltrami County, Minnesota, side by side.

| | [Lake Bemidji](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/beltrami-county/lake-bemidji) | [Turtle River](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/beltrami-county/turtle-river) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lake Score | 82/100 | 72/100 |
| Nearest town | Lavinia (Beltrami) | Turtle River |
| Surface area | 6,596 acres | 1,740 acres |
| Max depth | 76 ft | 63 ft |
| Shoreline | 14.7 mi | 17.3 mi |
| Water clarity | 7.2 ft | 9.2 ft |
| Public access | 6 public boat launches (concrete) | 1 public boat launch (concrete) |
| Fish species | 14 | 20 |
| Game fish | Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie | Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie |
| Stocked | Yes | Yes |
| Special regulations | No | Yes |
| Swim beach | Yes | Yes |
| Camping | Yes | No |
| Invasive species | starry stonewort, zebra mussel | starry stonewort, zebra mussel |

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/lake-bemidji-vs-turtle-river)*