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South Twin Lake vs Bass Lake

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

South Twin Lake is the larger of the two at 1,127 acres against 735 for Bass Lake. On our rankings, South Twin Lake comes out ahead for fishing, South Twin Lake comes out ahead for swimming, South Twin Lake comes out ahead for boating, Bass Lake comes out ahead for paddling, and South Twin Lake comes out ahead for ice fishing.

MeasureSouth Twin LakeBass Lake
Lake Score67 / 10060 / 100
Nearest townWaubunWaubun
Surface area1,127 acres735 acres
Max depth29 ft26 ft
Shoreline5.1 mi10.7 mi
Water clarity9.4 ft10 ft
Public access1 public boat launch (concrete)1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
Fish species1513
Game fishWalleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, BluegillWalleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie
StockedYesYes
Special regulationsNoNo
Swim beachYesNo
CampingNoNo
Invasive specieszebra musselNone listed

Which lake is better for…

  • Fishing
    South Twin Lake
  • Swimming
    South Twin Lake
  • Boating
    South Twin Lake
  • Paddling
    Bass Lake
  • Ice Fishing
    South Twin Lake

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is bigger, South Twin Lake or Bass Lake?

South Twin Lake is bigger at 1,127 acres; Bass Lake covers 735 acres.

Which is deeper, South Twin Lake or Bass Lake?

South Twin Lake is deeper, with a maximum depth of 29 feet against 26 feet.

Is South Twin Lake or Bass Lake better for fishing?

South Twin Lake ranks higher for fishing in this directory, based on game species, lake size, access and stocking. South Twin Lake lists 15 species and Bass Lake lists 13.