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Coon Lake vs East Twin Lake

Two of the top-scoring lakes in Anoka County, Minnesota, side by side.

Coon Lake is the larger of the two at 1,481 acres against 92 for East Twin Lake. On our rankings, Coon Lake comes out ahead for fishing, East Twin Lake comes out ahead for swimming, Coon Lake comes out ahead for boating, Coon Lake comes out ahead for paddling, and Coon Lake comes out ahead for ice fishing.

MeasureCoon LakeEast Twin Lake
Lake Score66 / 10066 / 100
Nearest townSodervilleElk River
Surface area1,481 acres92 acres
Max depth27 ft68 ft
Shoreline16.3 mi2.2 mi
Water clarity7.9 ft10.6 ft
Public access4 public boat launches (concrete)1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
Fish species1412
Game fishWalleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, BluegillNorthern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed
StockedYesNo
Special regulationsYesNo
Swim beachYesYes
CampingNoNo
Invasive speciesEurasian watermilfoilNone listed

Which lake is better for…

  • Fishing
    Coon Lake
  • Swimming
    East Twin Lake
  • Boating
    Coon Lake
  • Paddling
    Coon Lake
  • Ice Fishing
    Coon Lake

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is bigger, Coon Lake or East Twin Lake?

Coon Lake is bigger at 1,481 acres; East Twin Lake covers 92 acres.

Which is deeper, Coon Lake or East Twin Lake?

East Twin Lake is deeper, with a maximum depth of 68 feet against 27 feet.

Is Coon Lake or East Twin Lake better for fishing?

Coon Lake ranks higher for fishing in this directory, based on game species, lake size, access and stocking. Coon Lake lists 14 species and East Twin Lake lists 12.