Twenty Lake
About Twenty Lake
Twenty Lake is a 41-acre lake near Lake George in Hubbard County, Minnesota. It reaches 24 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 1.1 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 16 feet, which is exceptionally clear for Minnesota.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 5 fish species here, including northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2015.
There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the county. Ice typically goes out around April 15, based on 7 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Twenty Lake
- 41 acres, up to 24 feet deep, near Lake George
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth) — managed by the county
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and yellow perch
- Average water clarity around 16 feet — very clear
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- county
Conditions
- Surface area
- 41 acres
- Max depth
- 24 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.1 mi
- Water clarity
- 16 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 25 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 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
Best For
- Quiet paddling
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 5
- Game fish
- 5
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2015
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 15
- Years of record
- 7
- Earliest
- March 13, 2024
- Latest
- May 6, 2022
- Most recent
- April 15, 2026
See every lake on the ice-out tracker. Ice-out data: Minnesota DNR State Climatology Office.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Twenty Lake?
Twenty Lake is in Hubbard County, Minnesota, near Lake George. It covers 41 acres and reaches 24 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Twenty Lake?
Twenty Lake covers 41 acres with about 1.1 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 24 feet.
What fish can you catch at Twenty Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Twenty Lake?
Yes. Twenty Lake has 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth), managed by the county. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Twenty Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Twenty 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 Twenty Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Twenty Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
When does the ice go out on Twenty Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 15, from 7 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 13, 2024 and the latest is May 6, 2022.