Turtle Lake Area

[MinnesotaMuskie]

A group of guys and myself are going to a friends cabin north of Turtle Lake for a weekend. I am not even sure of the lake name...north of the John Deere Dealership in Turtle Lake and go about 2-3 miles...lake is on the right.

Any hotspots in the area to catch enough fish for a fishfry?

[Pig_sticka]

Goodluck,

I have heard from my buddies that those lakes can be tough finding quality fish. If those lakes had any kind of bite the turtle lake community would fish them out quick.

[unclejake]

Big Round lake has nice panfish. They don't jump on the ice for ya...but there in there. Good luck.

[packman]

WE WERE KEEPING 10" PERCH THREW ALOT BACK BUT STILL KEPT ABOUT 35. BUT WHEN THE COOL WEATHER CAME THEY SLOWED DOWN THIS WEEKEND MAY BE GOOD WITH THE WEATHER CHANGE DONT WANT TO GIVE MY GPS CORDS BUT WILL TELL YOU ON THE UPPER NORTH END OF THE LAKE BY A PARK

[bankdick]

Gee...I thought I replied but I didnt. Gonna ask the previous comment if they caught any crappies up there? Did they have ulcers on em? We have caught some and they have like sores on em

[Hammer-Smites]

Bank Dick -

How's life up in Bloomer? You gonna make it down to Osceola this summer and play a little golf? Any good fishing out your way? It's been pretty slow around here. Heading up to Lake of the Woods for the 3rd time this winter here in about 3 weeks. By the time I get back, the sunnies and crappies should be jumping out of the holes if there's any ice left.

[Super Black]

Sounds like you'll be on Horseshoe Lake. I live just north of there on Pipe Lake so I know the area well. If your after crappies you can get them on Horseshoe and any other lake around TL. If you want big crappies go to North Pipe lake. You'll have to travel by atv, but well worth the little work. Use minnows instead of waxies and the fish are located in and around 30 feet of water. A vex or a marcum is a must. These fish are suspended. Echo is another nice lake, never too crowded. If you wanna stay on Horseshoe, fish the deep hole just off of Cty Rd T. There will be a couple of shacks out there. Staples is another good lake for pannies. Was just out there last night and bagged a nice meal. Plenty of little ones to keep you busy. Big Round is another great lake for panzies. Its been a little slow, but should pick up towards the end of the season. Good Luck, SB

[bankdick]

Hi Hammer.....been fishing a lot in your area and have had a decent year, but not as good as some. Been hammering the nice gills and perch.

Probably won't be up to golf as I am now working again...not in the previous line of work..but working.

I had your email address once, but my computer crashed and all the addresses went with it. Send me an email and I will share the "hotspots"

[Hammer-Smites]

Bankdick,

Give me a shout. We'll hook up sometime. The crappie fishing has been picking up and maybe we can get into some of them too.

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