[header] How to catch a turtle [title] Locate the turtle. [step] If you are trying to remove one from your pool or pond, then you obviously know where the turtle is already. If you are just looking to catch a turtle in the wild, you can normally find one around smaller ponds that are damp with plenty of hiding spots and rocks. 
If the water is down slightly, you will probably find the most success on the very edge of the water, if possible. [substeps] It's best to leave a turtle in its natural habitat instead of taking it home to be your pet.