Turtle Lake
48.9532° N, 91.94° W
Depth contours from the government survey. Not for navigation.
Download the depth map (SVG)Turtle Lake, Ontario. 48.9532° N, 91.94° W
Maximum depth 3 m. Scale bar on the map.
Not for navigation. Depths are from government surveys and may be outdated.
borealbound.ca/lakes/on/turtle-lake/, compiled October 9, 2026
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- Census boundaries and population, 2021, Statistics Canada. Adapted from Statistics Canada. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada.
- Aquatic Resource Area survey points, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario.
- Fishing access points, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario.
- Fisheries Management Zones, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario.
- Bathymetry lines and survey index, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario.
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Turtle Lake is 3 m deep at its deepest point, shallower than 96% of the 2,688 surveyed lakes in Ontario. It covers 12.2 km² and lies 24 km north of Flanders.
Government surveys have recorded 9 fish species here, including walleye, smallmouth bass and lake whitefish.
- Maximum depth
- 3 m
- shallower than 96% of the 2,688 surveyed lakes in Ontario
- Area
- 12.2 km²
- larger than 96% of the 18,731 lakes in Ontario
- Shoreline
- 53.4 km
- longer than 96% of the 18,731 lakes in Ontario
- Fish species
- 9
- more than 69% of the 2,454 surveyed lakes in Ontario
- Elevation
- 431 m
Today on the water
-1 °C
Observed at Atikokan, as of 4:00 a.m. EST
choppy Estimated waves, next 12 hours: up to 0.2 m. Around 10 a.m., wind from the southeast: the southeast shore is sheltered, waves build toward the northwest shore.
| Time | 5 a.m. | 8 a.m. | 11 a.m. | 2 p.m. | 5 p.m. | 8 p.m. | 11 p.m. | 2 a.m. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind km/h | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 20 | SE 20 | SE 20 | SE 20 | SE 20 | SE 20 |
| Gusts km/h | 40 | 40 | ||||||
| Waves (est.) m | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | |||
| Temp. °C | -1 | 1 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
| Precip. % | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Tonight: Partly cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers early this evening then clear. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this evening. Low minus 2.
Weather: Atikokan (local forecast), as of 4:00 a.m. EST
Sun and moon
- Civil dawn
- 6:47 a.m.
- Sunrise
- 7:19 a.m.
- Sunset
- 6:29 p.m.
- Civil dusk
- 7:01 p.m.
- Moonrise
- 6:12 a.m.
- Moonset
- 5:48 p.m.
- Moon
- Waning crescent, 1% lit
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Depth
The government depth survey records a maximum depth of 3 m, drawn from 2 depth contours.
- Download the depth map (SVG)Printing this page gives the map on one sheet, with scale and sources.
Not for navigation. Depths are from government surveys and may be outdated.
Fish
Sport fish by the share of the 26 government surveys (2010–2010) that recorded them.
Other species (1)
- White Sucker 12
Numbers are the surveys that recorded each species.
Eating your catch
The provincial guide to eating fish (2026) sets limits for 5 species from Turtle Lake. Maximum meals per month:
| Species | Length | General population | Sensitive population* | Contaminant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Whitefish | 45-50 cm | 16 | 8 | Mercury, Selenium |
| Northern Pike | 55-60 cm | 8 | 4 | Mercury |
| Smallmouth Bass | 35-40 cm | 4 | Do not eat | Mercury |
| Walleye | 40-45 cm | 8 | 4 | Mercury |
| White Sucker | 40-45 cm | 16 | 12 | Precautionary |
* As defined in the guide, including children and people who are or may become pregnant. Limits are for the length the guide lists most often; they change with the size of the fish. Read the official guide
Fishing regulations: Fisheries Management Zone 5. Check seasons and limits before you fish.
Getting on the water
4 listed boat launches. marks launches on the map.
East shore
- Boat launch
South shore
- Boat launch
West shore
- Turtle Lake Access
- Boat launch
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