The Alexandria Lakes Area is known for the over 350 pristine lakes in the surrounding area! From boating and fishing to trying out the famous “water Jet Pack,” you will find it all right here in Alexandria!
Lake of the Month
Turtle Lake
Turtle Lake
Location: Forada
Named After: Named after the turtles seen there
Elevation: 1,384 feet (422 meters) above sea level
Size: 218 acres
Average Depth: 7 ft
Maximum Depth: 21 ft
Lake: 45.7748709, -95.4020232
Specializes in: Bass and walleye
Other Species: black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, yellow bullhead, yellow perch, bowfin (dogfish), common carp, white sucker, bluntnose minnow, Iowa darter, spottail shiner
Fun Facts: Currently infested with zebra mussels
Features: Good fishing and a quite lake
Public Access: 7 miles SW of Alexandria off County Rd 88 on the south shore.
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