McLean County · lake · 955 acres · seasonal
Turtle Lake
Turtle Lake is a lake in McLean County, North Dakota. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from North Dakota's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
83°
66°
18 mph
31%
Fri
Overcast
84°
61°
7 mph
2%
Sat
Overcast
98°
63°
19 mph
13%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Cherry Lake1.2 mi
- Hanson Slough1.7 mi
- Lake Ordway2.6 mi
- Nygaard Slough2.6 mi
- Mud Lake5.1 mi
- Lake Brekken3.6 mistocked Jun 17, 2026
- Lake Nettie6.0 mistocked May 26, 2026
- Lake Holmes4.6 mistocked Jun 17, 2026
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official ND regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Turtle Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Turtle Lake?+
Yes — North Dakota requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Turtle Lake?+
Turtle Lake is a lake in McLean County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.