North Twin Lake
Mahnomen County, Minnesota
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How big is North Twin Lake?
How deep is North Twin Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in North Twin Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Cisco (Tullibee), Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish and White Sucker.
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Are there places to stay in the North Twin Lake area?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in North 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
North Twin is a relatively shallow (16-ft maximum depth), 901-acre, productive lake located in southeast Mahnomen County. The lake is located just southwest of the city of Nay-Tah-Waush on the White Earth Indian Reservation. The recreational fishery today can be described as predominantly Northern Pike, Walleye, Bluegill, and Black Crappie. Walleye have been stocked into North Twin by the White Earth Natural Resources Department since 1990, however recruitment has been poor in recent years. Zebra mussels were discovered in the lake in 2019.
Once relatively low in numbers, Northern Pike have increased dramatically in North Twin since 1994. Pike are now abundant in the lake, averaging 21.5 inches. Pike between 19 and 23 inches dominated the catch, accounting for approximately 64% of the pike sampled in 2019. Although low in numbers, sizable Walleye can be caught in North Twin. Walleye sampled measured up to 25.8 inches, with the average Walleye caught measuring 17.9 inches. It is likely that predation and competition pressures exerted by the abundant Northern Pike population are linked to the low densities of Walleye and Yellow Perch found in the lake.
North Twin sustains a hearty Bluegill population, with sampled fish ranging in length from 3.4 to 10.3 inches and averaging 6.1 inches long. Modest numbers of Black Crappie and Largemouth Bass were collected in survey gears. Black Crappie had an average length of 9 inches and Largemouth Bass over 16 inches were captured. Brown and Yellow Bullhead are common in North Twin, many reaching lengths greater than 10 inches.
Because Northern Pike grow relatively slowly in Minnesota, an over-abundance of small pike has become common in many north central lakes. Anglers are encouraged to follow the new Northern Pike regulations, and harvest the abundant Northern Pike under 22 inches for consumption.
What is the average air temp for North Twin Lake?
Are there any state parks near North 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 North Twin Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Rice Lake | 1.4 mi | 119 | |
| South Twin Lake | 1.6 mi | 1,127 | 29 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.7 mi | 30 | |
| Sargent Lake | 2.1 mi | 138 | 15 ft |
| Hart Lake | 2.6 mi | 126 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 3.0 mi | 17 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 3.1 mi | 49 | |
| Bass Lake | 3.3 mi | 735 | 26 ft |
| Crooked Lake | 3.5 mi | 20 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 3.6 mi | 10 |
