Lower Twin Lake
Wadena County, Minnesota
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Fishing looks to be moderately active with peak fishing times around 3-5 PM. SEE MORE
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- How big is Lower Twin Lake?
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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.
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Are there places to stay in the Lower Twin Lake area?
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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 in northern Wadena County, just south of the Hubbard County Line. Lower Twin has a surface area of 252 acres and a maximum depth of 26 feet. A state-owned public access is located on the channel (Shell River) connecting Upper and Lower Twin Lakes. The Shell River flows through Upper and Lower Twin Lakes and eventually into the Crow Wing River. Lower Twin is a popular fishing lake and receives moderate to heavy fishing pressure year around. Lower Twin provides multi-species opportunities for anglers, with good populations of Walleye, Northern Pike, 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. Class 31 lakes generally have very hard water and a regularly shaped shoreline. Other class 31 lakes in the Park Rapids management area include: Second, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Crow Wing Lakes, Boulder, Duck, Evergreen, Hattie, Hinds, and Tripp.
Walleye abundance has remained steady the past several surveys on Lower Twin. Eleven year classes of Walleye were sampled and ranged in size from 7.9 to 30.0 inches.
Yellow Perch, an important forage species for Walleye, were sampled in high numbers, similar to past surveys. Yellow Perch were small in size and generally not an acceptable size for angling. Yellow Perch up to 8.6 inches were sampled.
Past surveys have shown the Northern Pike population to fluctuate from moderate to high numbers. Northern Pike abundance was lower this survey, but quality sized fish were sampled. Northern Pike had an average length of 24.3 inches and weighed 3.7 pounds with fish measured up to 40.9 inches.
Panfish are a popular choice year-round on Lower Twin. Anglers will find Bluegill and Pumpkinseed in the 7-8 inch size range and Black Crappie in the 9-10 inch size range. Past surveys have shown Black Crappie to fluctuate from low to moderate numbers.
Lower Twin has both Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass populations. Present and past surveys have shown low to moderate Largemouth Bass populations compared to other area lakes. Smallmouth Bass were not sampled in 2023, but have been sampled in low numbers in past surveys.
Lower Twin has an abundant White Sucker and Redhorse population. Anglers pursuing these species will find high numbers in the inlet and outlet areas.
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 plants or animals from their watercraft and drain all water from their boat before leaving the access.
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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 |
| Blueberry Lake | 2.4 mi | 533 | 15 ft |
| Hinds Lake | 2.5 mi | 305 | 36 ft |
| Stocking Lake | 2.7 mi | 357 | 22 ft |
| Lord Lake | 3.1 mi | 62 | 32 ft |
| Jim Cook Lake (east) | 3.7 mi | 49 | |
| Jim Cook Lake (west) | 3.8 mi | 54 | |
| Moran Lake | 4.0 mi | 101 | 15 ft |
| Spirit Lake | 4.6 mi | 114 | 45 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 4.8 mi | 20 |
