Turner Lake
About Turner Lake
Turner Lake is a 63-acre lake near McGregor in Aitkin County, Minnesota. It reaches 21 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 8 feet, and has roughly 1.5 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 6.3 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 8 fish species here, including northern pike, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2019.
Public access is carry-in only — plan on a canoe, kayak or small boat you can hand-launch.
Plan Your Visit to Turner Lake
- 63 acres, up to 21 feet deep, near McGregor
- Carry-in access only — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch
- Average water clarity around 6.3 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Carry-in access only
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- county
Conditions
- Surface area
- 63 acres
- Max depth
- 21 ft
- Average depth
- 8 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.5 mi
- Water clarity
- 6.3 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 49 acres
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
- 1 carry-in access
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 8
- Game fish
- 5
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2019
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- No
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Turner Lake?
Turner Lake is in Aitkin County, Minnesota, near McGregor. It covers 63 acres and reaches 21 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Turner Lake?
Turner Lake covers 63 acres with about 1.5 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 21 feet and its average depth is about 8 feet.
What fish can you catch at Turner Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Turner Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: carry-in access only.
Can you swim at Turner Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Turner Lake. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.
Is Turner Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Turner Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.