Turtle Lake
About Turtle Lake
Turtle Lake is a 525-acre lake near Fosston in Polk County, Minnesota. It reaches 12 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 6.7 miles of shoreline. By surface area it ranks No. 3 among the 13 Polk County lakes in this directory.
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.
Plan Your Visit to Turtle Lake
- 525 acres, up to 12 feet deep, near Fosston
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 525 acres
- Max depth
- 12 ft
- Shoreline
- 6.7 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 526 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
No developed facilities on record. Plan to be self-sufficient.
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Activities
Amenities
Fish Species
Plan your trip to Turtle Lake
Compare Turtle Lake against the top-ranked lakes nearby, then map your route.
Nearby Lakes
Whitefish Lake
51 out of 100 Lake ScorePolk · Fosston243 acres
2 miles away
Cross Lake
57 out of 100 Lake ScorePolk · Fosston320 acres
2.2 miles away
Spring Lake
61 out of 100 Lake ScorePolk · Lengby134 acres
7.4 miles away
Hill River
52 out of 100 Lake ScorePolk · McIntosh102 acres
7.8 miles away
Sand Hill Lake
45 out of 100 Lake ScorePolk · Fosston479 acres
8.1 miles away
Pine Lake
63 out of 100 Lake ScoreClearwater · Gonvick1,236 acres
8.6 miles away
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Turtle Lake?
Turtle Lake is in Polk County, Minnesota, near Fosston. It covers 525 acres and reaches 12 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Turtle Lake?
Turtle Lake covers 525 acres with about 6.7 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 12 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.