Twin Lake
About Twin Lake
Twin Lake is a 169-acre lake near Cass Lake in Cass County, Minnesota. It reaches 5 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3.2 miles of shoreline.
The DNR has no fish survey on file for this lake, so treat any fishing as exploratory.
Public access is carry-in only — plan on a canoe, kayak or small boat you can hand-launch.
Plan Your Visit to Twin Lake
- 169 acres, up to 5 feet deep, near Cass Lake
- Carry-in access only — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Carry-in access only
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- US Forest Service
Conditions
- Surface area
- 169 acres
- Max depth
- 5 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.2 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 169 acres
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
- 1 carry-in access
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Activities
Amenities
Fish Species
Plan your trip to Twin Lake
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Little Twin Lake
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1 miles away
Thirteen Lake
63 out of 100 Lake ScoreCass · Cass Lake555 acres
1.7 miles away
Pike Bay
78 out of 100 Lake ScoreCass · Cass Lake4,756 acres
2.7 miles away
Portage Lake
35 out of 100 Lake ScoreCass · Cass Lake361 acres
3.2 miles away
Welch Lake
58 out of 100 Lake ScoreCass · Cass Lake196 acres
4.1 miles away
Crooked Lake
62 out of 100 Lake ScoreCass · Cass Lake582 acres
5 miles away
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Twin Lake?
Twin Lake is in Cass County, Minnesota, near Cass Lake. It covers 169 acres and reaches 5 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Twin Lake?
Twin Lake covers 169 acres with about 3.2 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 5 feet.
What fish can you catch at Twin Lake?
The DNR has no fish survey on file for Twin Lake.
Is there a public boat launch on Twin Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: carry-in access only.
Can you swim at Twin Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Twin Lake. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.