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Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Twin Lake, MN
- How big is Lower Twin Lake?
- How deep is Lower Twin Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Lower Twin Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Lower Twin Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Lower Twin Lake area?
- Are there boat launches on Lower Twin Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Lower Twin Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Lower Twin Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Lower Twin Lake?
How big is Lower Twin Lake?
How deep is Lower Twin Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Lower Twin Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Cisco (Tullibee), Greater Redhorse, Hybrid Sunfish, River Redhorse, Shorthead Redhorse and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Lower Twin Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Lower Twin Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Lower Twin Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Lower Twin Lake?
What aquatic invasive species are found in Lower Twin Lake?
Join us in the fight to prevent the spread of invasive species These sneaky creatures can hitch a ride on boats, clinging onto propellers, anchor lines, and trailers. They can even survive in hidden places like bilge water and ballast tanks, or disguise themselves in dirt and sand that sticks to nets, buckets, anchors, and waders. But don't worry, we have the power to stop them in their tracks with just a few simple steps. So let's do our part and protect our waters from these unwanted invaders.
History & Status of the Fishery
Lower Twin Lake is located 3 miles south of Hubbard in northwestern Wadena County. Lower Twin is separated from Upper Twin by a small segment of the Shell River, which runs through both lakes and is navigable by boat. Lower Twin has a surface area of 252 acres with a maximum depth of 26 feet. A DNR public access is located on the Shell River, off of County Road 21 which runs between Upper and Lower Twin. Upper and Lower Twin Lakes provides multi species opportunities to the angler, with good populations of walleye, northern pike, perch and panfish.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has classified Minnesota's lakes into 43 different types based on physical, chemical, and other characteristics. Lower Twin is in Lake Class 31. Class 31 lakes generally have very hard water, with regularly shaped shoreline. Other class 31 lakes in the Park Rapids area include: Second, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Crow Wing, Boulder, Duck, Evergreen, Hattie, Hinds, Shingobee and Trip.
Walleye populations were very good with most walleyes sampled in the 12 to 20 inch range and a few larger fish. Lower Twin is currently stocked with walleye fry every spring to sustain its walleye populations. Yellow perch are an important forage species for walleyes and northern pike in Lower Twin. Yellow perch were sampled in very high numbers but were generally small in size, with very few perch of an acceptable size for angling. Anglers can expect to find an abundant population of northern pike in Lower Twin. Sampled northern pike had an average length and weight of 21 inches and 2.1 pounds with northern pike up to 34 inches sampled. Angling opportunities for bluegill and black crappie appears to be good. Anglers can expect to find a fair number of bluegill, and a good number of black crappies. Bluegills are typically in the 5.5-9 inch range, while most black crappies are in the 8.5-13 inch range. Over the years, several smallmouth bass and muskellunge have been observed, both with good size.
Currently faucet snails and curly leaf pondweed, both aquatic invasive species (AIS), have been identified in Lower Twin. To avoid spreading AIS, lake users are required to remove all aquatic plants or animals from their watercraft and drain all water from their boat before leaving the access.
What is the average air temp for Lower Twin Lake?
Are there any state parks near Lower Twin Lake?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Lower Twin Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Upper Twin Lake | 0.9 mi | 213 | 12 ft |
| Morgan Lake | 2.4 mi | 18 | 58 ft |
| Blueberry Lake | 2.5 mi | 533 | 15 ft |
| Hinds Lake | 2.6 mi | 305 | 36 ft |
| Stocking Lake | 2.7 mi | 357 | 22 ft |
| Lord Lake | 3.1 mi | 62 | 32 ft |
| Moran Lake | 4.0 mi | 101 | 15 ft |
| Spirit Lake | 4.6 mi | 114 | 45 ft |
| Duck Lake | 6.3 mi | 326 | 23 ft |
| Long Lake | 6.3 mi | 1,926 | 135 ft |
