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Turtle Lake

lakeLake County, Minnesota · near Silver Rapids343 acres32 out of 100 Lake Score Lake Score

About Turtle Lake

Turtle Lake is a 343-acre lake near Silver Rapids in Lake County, Minnesota. It reaches 10 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 6.4 miles of shoreline.

The DNR has no fish survey on file for this lake, so treat any fishing as exploratory.

The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in. 3 campgrounds are mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.

Plan Your Visit to Turtle Lake

What to Know Before You Go
  • 343 acres, up to 10 feet deep, near Silver Rapids
  • Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
  • Camping close to the water

Access & Fees

Public access
Public access on record
Launch fee
Free at DNR accesses

Conditions

Surface area
343 acres
Max depth
10 ft
Shoreline
6.4 mi
Shallows (under 15 ft)
343 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

  • Camping (3 mapped)

Best For

  • Lakeside camping
Know Before You Go
  • Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake

Camping & Reservations

3 campgrounds are mapped on or near Turtle Lake. Minnesota state park sites are booked through the DNR reservation system, national forest campgrounds through Recreation.gov, and most state forest campgrounds are first-come, first-served.

Backcountry sites

Campground locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Confirm details with the operator.

Activities

PaddlingCamping

Amenities

Campground

Fish Species

No survey on file

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Turtle Lake?

Turtle Lake is in Lake County, Minnesota, near Silver Rapids. It covers 343 acres and reaches 10 feet deep.

How big and how deep is Turtle Lake?

Turtle Lake covers 343 acres with about 6.4 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 10 feet.

What fish can you catch at Turtle Lake?

The DNR has no fish survey on file for Turtle Lake.

Is there a public boat launch on Turtle Lake?

Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.

Can you swim at Turtle Lake?

There is no mapped public swim beach at Turtle 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.

Can you camp at Turtle Lake?

Yes. A campground is mapped on or near the shore. Confirm whether sites are reservable or first-come, first-served before you go.