---
type: lake
name: "West Twin Lake"
county: "Lyon"
nearest_town: "Florence"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 220
max_depth_ft: 10
latitude: 44.21162
longitude: -96.06273
lake_score: 47
dnr_lake_id: "42007400"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lyon-county/west-twin-lake
---

# West Twin Lake

Lake in Lyon County, Minnesota, near Florence

- **Surface Area**: 220 acres
- **Max Depth**: 10 ft
- **Shoreline**: 2.9 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 4 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: Public access on record
- **Lake Score**: 47/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

West Twin Lake is a 220-acre lake near Florence in Lyon County, Minnesota. It reaches 10 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.9 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 4 feet.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 9 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, bluegill, and yellow perch. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2024.

The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in. Twin Lakes Park Campground is mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.

## Access

- **Public access**: Public access on record
- **Managed by**: county
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 9
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2024
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Paddling, Camping

## Amenities

Campground

### Campgrounds

- Twin Lakes Park Campground

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Black Bullhead, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, White Sucker

## Nearby Lakes

- [East Twin Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lyon-county/east-twin-lake) - 1.1 miles, 356 acres
- [Currant Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/murray-county/currant-lake) - 6.6 miles, 406 acres
- [Rock Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lyon-county/rock-lake) - 7.7 miles, 379 acres
- [McKay Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lyon-county/mckay-lake) - 9.4 miles, 167 acres
- [Clear Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lyon-county/clear-lake) - 9.6 miles, 66 acres
- [Wood Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lyon-county/wood-lake) - 10 miles, 373 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=44.21162,-96.06273)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=42007400)
- [All lakes in Lyon County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lyon-county)

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