Upper Turtle Lake
Upper Turtle Lake is a 427 acre lake in Barron County near Almena and Turtle Lake. It is known for walleye, panfish and northern pike.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Stocked every other year. About 2 adults per acre in the 2021 survey.
Bluegill
Near the top for size among similar lakes.
Crappie
Black crappie averaged 9 inches in 2021.
Northern Pike
Good fishery with decent sized fish.
Largemouth Bass
Moderate numbers with good size.
Yellow Perch
Fewer fish but good size.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Public boat landing off Highway 8RampSouth shore. Only public landing listed in the 2021 DNR survey.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Upper Turtle Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Upper Turtle Lake ↗Local tips
- Fish the walleye early and late. They are stocked fish in a dark, fertile lake.
- Panfish take most of the fishing pressure, so try crappie and bluegill in weedy areas.
- Water is stained. Use bright or noisy lures for bass and pike.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.