---
type: lake
name: "North Twin Lake"
county: "Mahnomen"
nearest_town: "Naytahwaush"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 966
max_depth_ft: 16
latitude: 47.2561
longitude: -95.64381
lake_score: 55
dnr_lake_id: "44002300"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/mahnomen-county/north-twin-lake
---

# North Twin Lake

Lake in Mahnomen County, Minnesota, near Naytahwaush

- **Surface Area**: 966 acres
- **Max Depth**: 16 ft
- **Shoreline**: 5.7 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 6.6 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 2 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 55/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

North Twin Lake is a 966-acre lake near Naytahwaush in Mahnomen County, Minnesota. It reaches 16 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 5.7 miles of shoreline. By surface area it ranks No. 2 among the 13 Mahnomen County lakes in this directory. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 6.6 feet.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 14 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. 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.

There are 2 public boat launches (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. The lake is listed as infested with zebra mussel — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving.

## Access

- **Public access**: 2 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Managed by**: Minnesota DNR
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 14
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2024
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling

## Amenities

Boat Ramp

## Fish Species

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

## Invasive Species

zebra mussel. Clean, drain and dry boats and gear before leaving.

## Nearby Lakes

- [South Twin Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/mahnomen-county/south-twin-lake) - 1.6 miles, 1,127 acres
- [Sargent Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/mahnomen-county/sargent-lake) - 2.1 miles, 138 acres
- [Bass Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/mahnomen-county/bass-lake) - 3.3 miles, 735 acres
- [Snider Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/mahnomen-county/snider-lake) - 4.1 miles, 634 acres
- [Little Elbow Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/mahnomen-county/little-elbow-lake) - 5.2 miles, 168 acres
- [Roy Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/mahnomen-county/roy-lake) - 6 miles, 695 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=47.2561,-95.64381)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=44002300)
- [All lakes in Mahnomen County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/mahnomen-county)

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