Twin
A 79-acre lake near Little Pine in Crow Wing County — best known for bass and pike. Last surveyed 2023.
Fish Species (9)
Largemouth Bass
Typical numbers · large fish
Electrofishing survey · surveyed Aug 2023
Catch rate: 32.5 · Electrofishing survey
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2023 | 0.22 | 13.2" | 1.82 lbs |
| Aug 14, 2023 | 32.46 | 13.2" | 1.65 lbs |
| Jul 17, 1985 | 0.25 | - | 1.00 lbs |
Northern Pike
Typical numbers · large fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 2023
Catch rate: 3.5 per gill net · typical 2–8 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2023 | 0.22 | 21.7" | 1.50 lbs |
| Aug 14, 2023 | 3.50 | 21.7" | 2.78 lbs |
| Jul 17, 1985 | 0.50 | - | 2.50 lbs |
Black Crappie
Above-normal numbers · small fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 2023
Catch rate: 9.0 per gill net · typical 0.5–4.5 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2023 | 2.11 | 6.7" | 0.26 lbs |
| Aug 14, 2023 | 9.00 | 6.7" | 0.16 lbs |
| Jul 17, 1985 | 12.00 | - | 0.23 lbs |
Yellow Perch
Below-normal numbers · average-size fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 2023
Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 1.5–18.5 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2023 | 0.50 | 6.0" | 0.10 lbs |
| Jul 17, 1985 | 0.25 | - | 0.25 lbs |
| Jul 17, 1985 | 0.50 | - | 0.25 lbs |
Bluegill
Below-normal numbers · small fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 2023
Catch rate: 6.2 per trap net · typical 7.9–37.7 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2023 | 6.22 | 4.9" | 0.13 lbs |
| Aug 14, 2023 | 0.50 | 4.9" | 0.30 lbs |
| Jul 17, 1985 | 32.00 | - | 0.19 lbs |
Pumpkinseed
Below-normal numbers · small fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 2023
Catch rate: 0.22 per trap net · typical 1.1–4.7 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2023 | 0.22 | 4.5" | 0.08 lbs |
| Jul 17, 1985 | 2.75 | - | 0.25 lbs |
Hybrid Sunfish
Below-normal numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 2023
Catch rate: 0.11 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2023 | 0.11 | 7.0" | 0.31 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.
Yellow Bullhead
Below-normal numbers · large fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 2023
Catch rate: 1.9 per trap net · typical 2–8.1 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2023 | 1.89 | 10.0" | 0.72 lbs |
| Aug 14, 2023 | 2.50 | 10.0" | 0.60 lbs |
| Jul 17, 1985 | 3.50 | - | 0.75 lbs |
Brown Bullhead
Below-normal numbers · average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 2023
Catch rate: 0.11 per trap net · typical 0.3–2.7 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2023 | 0.11 | 12.0" | 0.96 lbs |
| Aug 14, 2023 | 0.50 | 12.0" | 0.98 lbs |
| Jul 17, 1985 | 0.25 | - | 1.00 lbs |
Biologist Notes
August 14, 2023Twin Lake is essentially two small lakes connected by a channel. There is a small earthen access off the road on the southeast corner of the western b…
Twin Lake is essentially two small lakes connected by a channel. There is a small earthen access off the road on the southeast corner of the western basin. The most numerous fish captured in the 2023 survey was Black Crappie (9.0/gill net). Size was not great as average length was 7.6". Bluegill numbers were low (6.2/trap net), with an average length of 5.3". Only 11% were 7" or larger. Northern Pike numbers were average for this type of lake (3.5/gill net) and average length was 23.1". While 43% were above the 22-26" protected slot, the largest fish was only 27.8". Largemouth Bass were sampled by electrofishing at the rate of 32.5/hour. Average length was 13.8" and 79% of the fish were over 12", with fish up to 19.3" captured.
July 17, 1985TWIN LAKE HAS A HIGH POPULATION OF BLUEGILLS, BLACK CRAPPIES AND BOWFIN. YELLOW PERCH AND NORTH- ERN PIKE WERE PRESENT, BUT VERY FEW. YELLOW AND BROWN…
TWIN LAKE HAS A HIGH POPULATION OF BLUEGILLS, BLACK CRAPPIES AND BOWFIN. YELLOW PERCH AND NORTH- ERN PIKE WERE PRESENT, BUT VERY FEW. YELLOW AND BROWN BULLHEADS WERE ALSO PRESENT. THE GROWTH RATE OF THE BLUEGILLS AND CRAPPIES IS SLOW.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Twin?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Bluegill 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 94 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 2023.
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
- 79.23 acres
- Max Depth
- 94 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.54 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed