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.
[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.