Edit: Wow, I just read Herbies report for Eagle Lake and he also said turnover occured there and its the first time he's seen it in 15 years. If I beleive anyone it would be him as he is a stand up guy. Wish I was there so I could drop my temp gauge down in 60 foot of water to see what it reads! Never in my 30 plus years of musky fishing have I seen turnover happen when the water temps are above 55-57 degrees...I guess its time to do some more research. If it did happen, I bet the weather was BRUTAL!! Below I would say is what usually happens.

stevestlouis,

"Fishing: Turnover on the lake happened the week while I was up so it was slow for all species. There also was a rough cold front the night before we came in that never moved out. Water temps at the beginning of the week were 67…at end were 62."

I have fished turnover on Canyon Lake numerous times over the last 6-7 years. Turnover on any and all lakes does not occur until the water temps are in the 50's. By rule of thumb, a normal lake is in the process of tunover when it is in the 52-57 degree range depending on the ecosystem. Once a lake hits 50-51 degrees turnover is usually complete.

Turnover on Canyon Lake in my experience typically happens in early to mid October and the same goes for Eagle Lake down the road. I've been on both of these systems and witnessed it. If it is a slow turn, it can last over a week and may turnover in sections. If it is a fast turn (cold, snow/rain, strong wind), you will go out one day with water temps of 56-58 degrees and go out the next day and they will be 50-51 degrees.

Just thought I would let you know so people don't get misled. Alot of people think turnover is happening when the lakes start cleansing themselves with their late algae blooms. These blooms are normal but not a sign that the lake is turning over.