Twin Lake
About Twin Lake
Twin Lake is a 79-acre lake near Little Pine in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. It reaches 94 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.5 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 5 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 10 fish species here, including northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2023.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in.
Plan Your Visit to Twin Lake
- 79 acres, up to 94 feet deep, near Little Pine
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch
- Average water clarity around 5 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 79 acres
- Max depth
- 94 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.5 mi
- Water clarity
- 5 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 37 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
No developed facilities on record. Plan to be self-sufficient.
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 10
- Game fish
- 6
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2023
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- No
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Twin Lake?
Twin Lake is in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Little Pine. It covers 79 acres and reaches 94 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Twin Lake?
Twin Lake covers 79 acres with about 2.5 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 94 feet.
What fish can you catch at Twin Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Twin Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
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.
Is Twin Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Twin Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.