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Wisconsin›Price County›Turner Lake

Turner Lake

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Turner LakePrice County, WI
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Interactive depth contours5-foot typical interval · Sonar-derived depth (C-MAP Genesis) · Gaps interpolated · Not for navigation
Source: C-MAP Genesis community sonar (derived)high confidence · QA passed · Select a contour to inspect its mapped depthDepths decoded from C-MAP Genesis Social Map community sonar recordings (used with permission), covering 95% of the lake. Small gaps between recordings are smoothly connected; larger unrecorded areas follow the lake's depth model calibrated to the DNR-documented 12-ft maximum depth. More accurate than a pure model, but still an estimate. Not for navigation.

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Fishing spots, food, lodging, marinas, and rentals around Turner Lake.

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Fishing forecast

Best windows for Turner Lake

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Water temperature

Turner Lake water temperature today

Modeled surface-temperature estimate built from seasonal climate, lake depth, and live National Weather Service air temperatures near this lake.

76°FPeak summer

Seasonal estimate. Checking current National Weather Service air temperatures…

Warmest water of the year. Fish hold deeper or feed in low light; swimming and watersports are at their best.

Warmest monthAugust · ~76°F
Freezing surfaceDecember – March
Model depth input12 ft max depth
Monthly Turner Lake water temperatures and freeze-up FAQ →

Estimates are modeled, not measured. Actual temperatures vary with depth, wind mixing, and recent weather — verify conditions before swimming, boating, or heading onto ice.

Wisconsin DNR water assessment

Impaired waterbody listed

The DNR lists this waterbody as impaired. This notice is not itself a closure; review the official assessment and current guidance before your trip.

303(d) / impairment recordRecreation restrictions noted
Impairment Unknown, Excess Algal GrowthPollutants: Mercury, Total Phosphorus
Status
Water Delisted, 303d Listed
Public health
General Advice
Recreation
Recreational Restrictions
Aquatic life
Not specified

Water is impaired due to one or more pollutants and associated quality impacts.

Review DNR water quality Check consumption advice Source updated 2026-03-25 · LakeList verified 2026-07-12

DNR water check

Water quality quick take

Historical volunteer-monitoring record for this lake.

Last sampled date unknown

Individual readings are not retained for this lake — the index below is what the monitoring record summarizes.

58 five-year summer trophic state index · Eutrophic. Nutrient-rich, greener water — more algae and plant growth, common in shallower lakes.

Listed as impaired on the DNR/EPA water-condition assessment — see the notice on this page for details.
Turner Lake - Deep HoleStation 513133 · TSI based on chlorophyll
Station reports DNR lake record
Historical record only — no current water-quality data exists for this lake. LakeList verified 2026-07-12.

Official Wisconsin information

Plan with DNR sources

LakeList links to the authoritative record so you can verify maps, rules, and current notices before leaving.

Historical DNR depth maps1 converted map sheetFishing regulationsVerify current seasons, limits, and restrictionsOfficial DNR lake pageFacts, advisories, boating, and water qualityWater quality reportsMonitoring stations, clarity, and DNR reportsInvasive speciesVerified, observed, and historical AIS recordsBoating ordinancesLocal slow-no-wake and water-use restrictionsFish consumption advisoriesStatewide and waterbody-specific health guidance

Historical depth maps are not for navigation. Verify regulations and access at the official source before your trip.

Historical Wisconsin DNR maps

Turner Lake depth maps

1 converted map sheet. These historical surveys are not for navigation.

Original DNR document

Navigable depth map

Turner Lake · sheet 1

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Turner Lake historical Wisconsin DNR depth map sheet 1

Source: Wisconsin DNR · WBIC 2268500 · image navigation only; spatial alignment pending · Historical lake maps are not for navigation.

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Turner Lake · page 1Vilas County · WBIC 2268500 · 178 KB preview
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Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Converted for browser access with source URLs, checksums, and retrieval dates retained. Historical lake maps are not for navigation.

159surface acres
12max depth feet
0public access points
45.9079, -90.0482latitude, longitude

Access

Public access points

No mapped access points yet

LakeList has not matched a public launch, park, or shoreline access point for this lake yet.

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Trip-planning places

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Fishery

Notable species

WalleyeMuskyNorthern PikePanfishLargemouth Bass
Best musky lakes in Wisconsin →Best walleye lakes in Wisconsin →Best panfish lakes in Wisconsin →Best largemouth bass lakes in Wisconsin →Best northern pike lakes in Wisconsin →

Wisconsin DNR stocking

Fish stocking history

The latest published year is 2025, when 40 fish were recorded across 1 entry.

2025
MuskellungeUpper Chippewa River · Large Fingerling
4012.2 in average
2021
MuskellungeUpper Chippewa River · Large Fingerling
3913.9 in average
2019
MuskellungeUpper Chippewa River · Large Fingerling
2012.6 in average
2017
MuskellungeUpper Chippewa River · Large Fingerling
1011.5 in average
2015
MuskellungeUpper Chippewa River · Large Fingerling
3712.4 in average
2013
MuskellungeUpper Chippewa River · Large Fingerling
3611.6 in average
2011
MuskellungeUpper Chippewa River · Large Fingerling
759.8 in average

Depth FAQ

How deep is Turner Lake?

Turner Lake is 12 feet deep at its deepest point and averages about 8 feet, according to Wisconsin DNR records.

Is there a free depth map of Turner Lake?

Yes. LakeList publishes a free interactive depth contour map of Turner Lake at a typical 5-foot interval, with an optional 3D underwater view, derived from C-MAP Genesis community sonar (derived) survey data.

Where does the Turner Lake depth map come from?

The interactive depth contours are derived from C-MAP Genesis community sonar (derived). Each contour set passes a visual QA review against the source document before it is published. The depths are derived from community sonar recordings (C-MAP Genesis Social Map, used with permission), with gaps between recordings interpolated; not for navigation.

View the full Turner Lake depth map →

Trust and freshness

Where this lake data comes from

Wisconsin DNR Lake Pagesname, coordinates, county, source identifiers
LakeList record updated 2026-07-12

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