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Turnstone Lake

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Illinois, United States

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Bluegill

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Bluegill

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Bluegill

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Common carp

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Smallmouth bass

13 in · 2 lb 5 oz

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Largemouth bass

13 in · 2 lb 5 oz

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General info

Turnstone Lake is a lake located in Kane County, Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Black crappie.

Location

41°45′43.5″N 88°22′30.6″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Turnstone Lake?

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Fishing regulations at Turnstone Lake, IL

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Illinois can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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Cities nearby

Montgomery

2.7 miles away

North Aurora

3.6 miles away

Sugar Grove

3.9 miles away

Aurora

4.4 miles away

Batavia

6.8 miles away

Yorkville

8.3 miles away

Geneva

8.8 miles away

Kaneville

9.0 miles away

Elburn

9.6 miles away

Plano

9.9 miles away

Warrenville

10.6 miles away

Naperville

10.8 miles away

St. Charles

11.4 miles away

West Chicago

12.0 miles away

Plainfield

12.5 miles away

Campton Hills

13.1 miles away

Hinckley

13.6 miles away

Millbrook

13.8 miles away

Lisle

14.9 miles away

Bolingbrook

14.9 miles away

Wheaton

15.2 miles away

Plattville

15.7 miles away

Romeoville

16.8 miles away

Shorewood

18.8 miles away

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FAQ about Turnstone Lake fishing

📍 Where is Turnstone Lake located?
Turnstone Lake is a lake located in Kane County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°45′43.5″N 88°22′30.6″W
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🎣 Where on Turnstone Lake is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Turnstone Lake by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in Turnstone Lake?
The most common species in Turnstone Lake are:
📢 What are the latest Turnstone Lake fishing reports?
The latest Turnstone Lake fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Turnstone Lake?

Fishing in Illinois requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include resident, non-resident, annual, short-term, and combination licenses, purchasable online or at licensed agents.

In Illinois, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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