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Fishing Turner Lake: what the data says
18-acre lake near Ontario. The lake tops out around 3 ft. The contours are modeled from the water's real shoreline and maximum depth. Treat them as a rough guide, and never use them for navigation. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Yellow Perch fishing at Turner Lake
In spring, yellow perch run shallow here, mostly 1 to 3 ft. Summer fish stay in 1 to 3 ft, and winter fish hold in 1 to 3 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 3 ft of water that rates prime for yellow perch in fall. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. Summer baits: a drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 3 ft | midday & dawn | Small jig + curly tail, Perch-pattern micro crank |
| Summer | 1 to 3 ft | dawn | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small spoon tipped with worm |
| Fall | 1 to 3 ft | midday | Jigging spoon (small), Perch rig / spreader |
| Winter | 1 to 3 ft | midday & dawn | Tungsten jig + spikes, Rattle spoon (small) |
Smallmouth Bass fishing at Turner Lake
In spring, smallmouth bass run shallow here, mostly 1 to 3 ft. Summer fish stay in 1 to 3 ft, and winter fish hold in 1 to 3 ft. The spot to know is Main-lake point, a point in about 3 ft of water that rates prime for smallmouth bass in fall. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. A drop shot (goby/minnow) or a ned rig covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 3 ft | dawn & dusk | Ned rig, Tube jig |
| Summer | 1 to 3 ft | dawn & dusk | Drop shot (goby/minnow), Ned rig |
| Fall | 1 to 3 ft | midday & dawn | Jerkbait, Blade bait |
| Winter | 1 to 3 ft | midday | Blade bait, Hair jig |
Notable structure
- Main-lake point: point, around 3 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 3 ft
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 3 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 1 ft
Common questions
How deep is Turner Lake?
Turner Lake is about 3 ft at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.
What fish are in Turner Lake?
Anglers target smallmouth bass, yellow perch on Turner Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Turner Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 3 ft of water that rates prime for yellow perch in fall. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Turner Lake?
For yellow perch, the summer bite is best in early morning. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
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