Turner

Crow Wing County

Near Crosby

DOW: 18013500

Northern PikeGood · 62Largemouth BassGood · 50Rock BassAverage · 49

A 57-acre lake near Crosby in Crow Wing County — best known for pike and bass. Last surveyed 1993.

Fish Species (10)

Northern Pike

Good · 62

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

18.1"

Avg Weight

2.01 lbs

Catch rate: 14.5 per gill net · typical 2.7–9.3 for a lake like this

Size of catchable northern pike14% keeper-size (24"+)

14–23" · 86%Largest sampled 30"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 14, 1993	14.50	18.1"	2.01 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 14, 1993	0.33	18.1"	0.71 lbs	Special trap nets
Jun 14, 1993	1.00	18.1"	0.45 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

10.8"

Avg Weight

1.69 lbs

Catch rate: 2.5 per gill net · typical 0.5–1.5 for a lake like this

Size of catchable largemouth bass83% keeper-size (12"+)

8–11" · 17%Largest sampled 16"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 14, 1993	2.50	10.8"	1.69 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 14, 1993	1.00	10.8"	0.08 lbs	Special trap nets
Jun 14, 1993	0.25	10.8"	2.31 lbs	Standard trap nets

Rock Bass

Average · 49

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

6.9"

Avg Weight

0.54 lbs

Catch rate: 0.75 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.8 for a lake like this

Size of catchable rock bass14% keeper-size (8"+)

4–7" · 86%Largest sampled 8"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 14, 1993	1.50	6.9"	0.61 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 14, 1993	0.33	6.9"	0.35 lbs	Special trap nets
Jun 14, 1993	0.75	6.9"	0.54 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Average · 43

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

4.6"

Avg Weight

0.24 lbs

Catch rate: 11.3 per trap net · typical 1.5–7.4 for a lake like this

Size of catchable pumpkinseed0% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 100%Largest sampled 7"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 14, 1993	5.00	4.6"	0.13 lbs	Special trap nets
Jun 14, 1993	11.25	4.6"	0.24 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Average · 31

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.1"

Avg Weight

0.13 lbs

Catch rate: 16.3 per trap net · typical 2.9–41.2 for a lake like this

Size of catchable bluegill3% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 97%Largest sampled 8"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 14, 1993	5.00	5.1"	0.61 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 14, 1993	7.33	5.1"	0.13 lbs	Special trap nets
Jun 14, 1993	16.25	5.1"	0.13 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Average · 28

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

7.3"

Avg Weight

0.27 lbs

Catch rate: 2.5 per gill net · typical 1–4.3 for a lake like this

Size of catchable black crappie0% keeper-size (10"+)

5–9" · 100%Largest sampled 8"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 14, 1993	2.50	7.3"	0.27 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 14, 1993	1.50	7.3"	0.26 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 25

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

6.3"

Avg Weight

0.12 lbs

Catch rate: 4.5 per gill net · typical 1.9–19.1 for a lake like this

Size of catchable yellow perch0% keeper-size (9"+)

5–8" · 100%Largest sampled 8"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 14, 1993	2.00	6.3"	0.19 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 14, 1993	4.50	6.3"	0.12 lbs	Standard gill nets

Other species in this lake (3)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

Yellow Bullhead

Excellent · 85

Above-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

9.0"

Avg Weight

0.93 lbs

Catch rate: 10.5 per trap net · typical 1.4–7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 14, 1993	0.50	9.0"	0.21 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 14, 1993	0.67	9.0"	0.72 lbs	Special trap nets
Jun 14, 1993	10.50	9.0"	0.93 lbs	Standard trap nets

Brown Bullhead

Good · 65

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

11.8"

Avg Weight

1.74 lbs

Catch rate: 1.3 per trap net · typical 0.5–5.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 14, 1993	1.25	11.8"	1.74 lbs	Standard trap nets

Golden Shiner

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

2.0"

Catch rate: 1.3 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 14, 1993	1.33	2.0"	-	Special trap nets

Biologist Notes

June 14, 1993Turner (Curley) is a rather small (53 acres), hardwater lake with low phosphorus fertility and good water clarity. The maximum depth is 36 feet and ab…

Turner (Curley) is a rather small (53 acres), hardwater lake with low phosphorus fertility and good water clarity. The maximum depth is 36 feet and about 49% of the lake is less than 15 feet deep. Bottom soils in water less than four feet deep are mostly muck, sand and marl, with some gravel present as well. A fairly diverse aquatic plant community was present during the 1993 lake survey. Fair to good spawning habitat was present in the lake for bass and panfish, especially in areas with bulrush and firm bottom soils. Good habitat for northern pike spawning was present along inlets.Northern pike were present in high numbers in 1993 and average size was 2.0 lbs.. The sample of largemouth bass was rather small, however several age classes were present. Bluegills were found in "average" numbers, while pumpkinseeds were present in "high" numbers compared to similar lakes. Black crappies and rock bass also were taken in "average" numbers. Yellow perch were present and provide a important food source for gamefish. Other species taken in testnets included "high" numbers of bowfin (dogfish) and yellow bullheads. Brown bullheads were "average" in number but "large" in size (1.0 lb. average weight).

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Turner?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Rock Bass, Pumpkinseed, and Bluegill in Turner. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Turner?

We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Turner. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.

How deep is Turner?

Turner has a maximum depth of 36 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Turner last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Turner is from 1993. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.