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Twin

Crow Wing County
Near Little Pine
DOW: 18016700
Largemouth BassExcellent · 76Northern PikeGood · 68Black CrappieAverage · 46

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

Excellent · 76

Typical numbers · large fish

Electrofishing survey · surveyed Aug 2023

Avg Size
13.2"
Avg Weight
1.65 lbs

Catch rate: 32.5 · Electrofishing survey

Size of catchable largemouth bass84% keeper-size (12"+)
8–11" · 16%Largest sampled 19"
Survey History
DateCatch RateAvg LengthAvg Weight
Aug 14, 20230.2213.2"1.82 lbs
Aug 14, 202332.4613.2"1.65 lbs
Jul 17, 19850.25-1.00 lbs

Northern Pike

Good · 68

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 2023

Avg Size
21.7"
Avg Weight
2.78 lbs

Catch rate: 3.5 per gill net · typical 2–8 for a lake like this

Size of catchable northern pike33% keeper-size (24"+)
14–23" · 67%Largest sampled 27"
Survey History
DateCatch RateAvg LengthAvg Weight
Aug 14, 20230.2221.7"1.50 lbs
Aug 14, 20233.5021.7"2.78 lbs
Jul 17, 19850.50-2.50 lbs

Black Crappie

Average · 46

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 2023

Avg Size
6.7"
Avg Weight
0.16 lbs

Catch rate: 9.0 per gill net · typical 0.5–4.5 for a lake like this

Size of catchable black crappie0% keeper-size (10"+)
5–9" · 100%Largest sampled 9"
Survey History
DateCatch RateAvg LengthAvg Weight
Aug 14, 20232.116.7"0.26 lbs
Aug 14, 20239.006.7"0.16 lbs
Jul 17, 198512.00-0.23 lbs

Yellow Perch

Average · 25

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 2023

Avg Size
6.0"
Avg Weight
0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 1.5–18.5 for a lake like this

Survey History
DateCatch RateAvg LengthAvg Weight
Aug 14, 20230.506.0"0.10 lbs
Jul 17, 19850.25-0.25 lbs
Jul 17, 19850.50-0.25 lbs

Bluegill

Poor · 22

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 2023

Avg Size
4.9"
Avg Weight
0.13 lbs

Catch rate: 6.2 per trap net · typical 7.9–37.7 for a lake like this

Size of catchable bluegill4% keeper-size (8"+)
3–7" · 96%Largest sampled 8"
Survey History
DateCatch RateAvg LengthAvg Weight
Aug 14, 20236.224.9"0.13 lbs
Aug 14, 20230.504.9"0.30 lbs
Jul 17, 198532.00-0.19 lbs

Pumpkinseed

Poor · 20

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 2023

Avg Size
4.5"
Avg Weight
0.08 lbs

Catch rate: 0.22 per trap net · typical 1.1–4.7 for a lake like this

Survey History
DateCatch RateAvg LengthAvg Weight
Aug 14, 20230.224.5"0.08 lbs
Jul 17, 19852.75-0.25 lbs

Hybrid Sunfish

Poor · 12

Below-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 2023

Avg Size
7.0"
Avg Weight
0.31 lbs

Catch rate: 0.11 per trap net

Survey History
DateCatch RateAvg LengthAvg Weight
Aug 14, 20230.117.0"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

Good · 53

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 2023

Avg Size
10.0"
Avg Weight
0.72 lbs

Catch rate: 1.9 per trap net · typical 2–8.1 for a lake like this

Survey History
DateCatch RateAvg LengthAvg Weight
Aug 14, 20231.8910.0"0.72 lbs
Aug 14, 20232.5010.0"0.60 lbs
Jul 17, 19853.50-0.75 lbs

Brown Bullhead

Average · 36

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 2023

Avg Size
12.0"
Avg Weight
0.96 lbs

Catch rate: 0.11 per trap net · typical 0.3–2.7 for a lake like this

Survey History
DateCatch RateAvg LengthAvg Weight
Aug 14, 20230.1112.0"0.96 lbs
Aug 14, 20230.5012.0"0.98 lbs
Jul 17, 19850.25-1.00 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
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Location

46.6572°N, 93.8244°W

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