Wakesurf Spot · Minnesota
North Turtle Lake
A 1,773-acre lake, reaching 19 ft deep in Otter Tail County, Minnesota — large enough for wake boating where local rules allow.
Located in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, North Turtle Lake is a public lake that covers about 1,773 acres and reaches roughly 19 ft at its deepest. Its footprint leaves space for wake boating, conditions and local rules permitting.
The lake has at least one public access point. Its typical warm-weather window runs June–August, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology.
Because this entry comes from public lake data rather than rider reports, treat it as a size-and-access reference, not a recommendation. Confirm the current Minnesota statewide rules and any lake-specific restrictions before riding.
Source: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder. Specifications reflect published figures and can change by model year — verify before purchase.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The typical warm-weather window at North Turtle Lake runs June–August, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology. Mornings are usually calmest.
North Turtle Lake covers roughly 1,773 acres and reaches about 19 ft at its deepest, giving it room for a wake-boat setup when conditions cooperate. It has at least one public access point. Minnesota sets statewide wakesurf rules, and individual lakes often add no-wake zones, hours, or horsepower limits — check the Minnesota rules page and the local ordinance before launching. Minnesota: Local/lake-specific rules only. Always confirm the current local rules before launching.