Turkey Lake Fishing in Saint Tammany Parish, Louisiana

• Overview

  You will find Turkey Lake in Saint Tammany Parish, Louisiana. The shore lies 13 miles out. Pearl River sits 3.8 miles from here and is the nearest stop. For a city, New Orleans is 39 miles off. Nearby alternatives: Spencer Mill Lake sits 1.4 miles out, Maple Slough 2.4 miles away, Bilbo Lake sits 3.7 miles out, Murdock Eddy Lake 4.5 miles away and Sally Miller Pond sits 5.8 miles out. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Turkey Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include gulf logperch, longear sunfish, gizzard shad and spotted gar. That is what has been logged nearby, not a stocking list, so check local rules before you plan around any one species. Turkey Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 50°F in January up to 81°F in July. Cold never becomes a factor on this one. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. The season on Turkey Lake rarely departs from it. As the season turns, fish follow food rather than temperature alone.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. For a change of water, Spencer Mill Lake is 1.4 miles distant. Check the position at Turkey Lake before loading the car.