---
type: lake
name: "East Twin Lake"
county: "St. Louis"
nearest_town: "Ely"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 123
max_depth_ft: 22
latitude: 47.97364
longitude: -91.93305
lake_score: 55
dnr_lake_id: "69017400"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/east-twin-lake
---

# East Twin Lake

Lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota, near Ely

- **Surface Area**: 123 acres
- **Max Depth**: 22 ft
- **Shoreline**: 3.3 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 5 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 55/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

East Twin Lake is a 123-acre lake near Ely in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It reaches 22 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3.3 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 5 feet.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 7 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, 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 2018.

There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR and US Forest Service. 2 campgrounds are mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays. The lake is listed as infested with spiny waterflea — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving.

## Access

- **Public access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Managed by**: Minnesota DNR, US Forest Service
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 7
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2018
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling, Camping

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Carry-In Access, Campground

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, White Sucker

## Invasive Species

spiny waterflea. Clean, drain and dry boats and gear before leaving.

## Nearby Lakes

- [Everett Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/everett-lake) - 0.9 miles, 113 acres
- [Minister Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/minister-lake) - 1.6 miles, 56 acres
- [Fenske Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/fenske-lake) - 1.8 miles, 108 acres
- [High Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/high-lake) - 2.6 miles, 274 acres
- [Burntside Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/burntside-lake) - 2.7 miles, 7,314 acres
- [Little Long Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/little-long-lake) - 3.1 miles, 322 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=47.97364,-91.93305)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=69017400)
- [All lakes in St. Louis County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county)

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