Turtle Chain of Lakes


The Turtle Lake Chain is a small chain of 3 lakes that are located in the town of Winchester, Wisconsin.  The lakes offer good fishing for a variety of fish such as northern pike, muskie, bass, walleye and panfish.


North Turtle Lake


North Turtle Lake is a 359 acre lake located in Vilas County.  It has a maximum depth of 58 feet with moderately clear water.  Fish include muskie, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, walleye and panfish.  According to the DNR, muskie, walleye and panfish are considered common in the lake.  The other species of fish are listed as present.



Rock Lake


Rock Lake is a 120 acre lake located in Vilas County.  It has a maximum depth of 18 feet.  Fish include muskie, panfish, largemouth bass, northern pike and walleye.  According to the DNR, largemouth bass are abundant in the lake while panfish and walleye are considered common.  Muskie and northern pike are listed as present.



South Turtle Lake


South Turtle Lake is a 466 acre lake located in Vilas County.  It has a maximum depth of 40 feet.  Fish include muskie, panfish, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike and walleye.  According to the DNR, muskie, walleye and panfish are considered common in the lake.  The other species of fish are listed as present.