---
type: lake
name: "Twin Lake"
county: "Itasca"
nearest_town: "Goodland"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 147
max_depth_ft: 35
latitude: 47.24138
longitude: -93.16384
lake_score: 58
dnr_lake_id: "31002600"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/twin-lake
---

# Twin Lake

Lake in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Goodland

- **Surface Area**: 147 acres
- **Max Depth**: 35 ft
- **Shoreline**: 4.8 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 12.8 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- **Lake Score**: 58/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Twin Lake is a 147-acre lake near Goodland in Itasca County, Minnesota. It reaches 35 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 4.8 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 12.8 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 9 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2025.

There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR and county.

## Access

- **Public access**: 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- **Managed by**: Minnesota DNR, county
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 9
- **Stocked**: No
- **Last DNR survey**: 2025
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Carry-In Access

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Rock Bass

## Nearby Lakes

- [Hart Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/hart-lake) - 1.2 miles, 328 acres
- [New Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/new-lake) - 3.7 miles, 78 acres
- [Beauty Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/beauty-lake) - 4 miles, 216 acres
- [Lammon Aid Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/lammon-aid-lake) - 4 miles, 63 acres
- [Helen Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/helen-lake) - 4.1 miles, 158 acres
- [Little Island Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/little-island-lake) - 4.3 miles, 119 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=47.24138,-93.16384)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=31002600)
- [All lakes in Itasca County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/twin-lake)*