Twin
A 92-acre lake near Lake Itasca in Clearwater County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1988.
Fish Species (7)
Green Sunfish
Above-normal numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 1988
Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.5 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 1988 | 1.50 | - | 0.37 lbs |
| Sep 6, 1988 | 1.00 | - | 0.30 lbs |
Northern Pike
Above-normal numbers
Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1988
Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 14.5 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 1988 | 14.50 | - | 1.24 lbs |
| Sep 6, 1988 | 1.67 | - | 0.98 lbs |
Bluegill
Typical numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 1988
Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 17.3 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 1988 | 17.33 | - | 0.12 lbs |
| Sep 6, 1988 | 10.50 | - | 0.06 lbs |
Pumpkinseed
Typical numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 1988
Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.7 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 1988 | 1.67 | - | 0.23 lbs |
Largemouth Bass
Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 1988
Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 2.8 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 1988 | 2.83 | - | 1.68 lbs |
| Sep 6, 1988 | 8.00 | - | 1.07 lbs |
Other species in this lake (2)
Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.
Brown Bullhead
Above-normal numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 1988
Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 2.0 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 1988 | 7.00 | - | 0.39 lbs |
| Sep 6, 1988 | 2.00 | - | 0.60 lbs |
Black Bullhead
Typical numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 1988
Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.67 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 1988 | 52.00 | - | 0.20 lbs |
| Sep 6, 1988 | 0.67 | - | 0.25 lbs |
Biologist Notes
September 6, 1988NORTHERN PIKE ARE ABUNDANT AND FISH ARE GENERALLY SMALL IN SIZE. LARGEMOUTH BASS AND BLUEGILL POPULATIONS ARE GOOD WITH A FEW NICE SIZED FISH AVAILABL…
NORTHERN PIKE ARE ABUNDANT AND FISH ARE GENERALLY SMALL IN SIZE. LARGEMOUTH BASS AND BLUEGILL POPULATIONS ARE GOOD WITH A FEW NICE SIZED FISH AVAILABLE. BLACK BULLHEAD ARE SMALL.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Twin?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Green Sunfish, Northern Pike, Bluegill, and Pumpkinseed in Twin. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at Twin?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Twin. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Twin?
Twin has a maximum depth of 45 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in Twin last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Twin is from 1988. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Twin have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Twin in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.
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Lake Details
- Surface Area
- 92.02 acres
- Max Depth
- 45 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.99 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed