Lake Characteristics:
Lake Area: 450.01 acres
Shoreline: 3.5 miles
Maximum Depth: 28 feet
Water Clarity: 8.5 feet
Approximate number of homes: 200
Public Beach: Turtle Lake County Park
4979 Hodgson Road, Shoreview
11 acre park moderately to heavily wooded
Park is narrow and positioned between residential properties
Play area, two small picnic shelters and a game field
Park Hours: 1/2 before sunrise and 1/2 hour after sunset
200-foot swimming beach
No Lifeguard on duty
Boat Access: Public access is located at the south east corner of the lake in Turtle lake County Park
Concrete ramp
22 Car/Trailer Parking--this is a very popular lake and the access is often full on weekends
Fishing: Fishing is permitted from the shore in the area between the county beach and the boat ramp
Species present: Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Crappie, Bullheads and Yellow
Perch.
**Turtle Lake has a special regulation which prohibits the harvest of largemouth bass. All bass
caught must be returned immediately to the water. The regulation is hoped to increase the
number of large bass in the lake.(as of 7/23/2007)
The best water quality in Ramsey county and among the best in the area
Very popular with recreational boaters
very popular bass lake
Turtle Lake contains Eurasian water milfoil. Remove all visible plant material from your boat, trailer and other boating equipment before leaving the lake. (confirmed in 2000)
There is a Citizen Lake Monitoring Program. Contact the DNR.
