Turtle Lake Fishing Guide, Oakland County, Michigan

• Overview

  Turtle Lake belongs to Oakland County, Michigan. It sits at 915 feet above sea level. At about 41 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. There is roughly 1.1 miles of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. The closest town, Sylvan Lake, is 1.1 miles distant. The nearest city of size is Sterling Heights, 14 miles away. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Turtle Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Species logged across Oakland County include bluegill, black crappie, largemouth bass, yellow perch and rock bass. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. On Turtle Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 72°F, the coldest about 23°F. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around late March. The water is typically free of ice between late March and mid December. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. On Turtle Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. A launch point is recorded some half a mile off. There is recorded parking some half a mile off. There is a mapped landing stage 130 yards away. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Failing this one, try Square Lake, 0.6 miles away. Nothing on Turtle Lake should be assumed from this page alone.