Twin Lake
About Twin Lake
Twin Lake is a 224-acre lake near Ely in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It reaches 51 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 6.8 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 10.3 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 10 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2021.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR and US Forest Service.
Plan Your Visit to Twin Lake
- 224 acres, up to 51 feet deep, near Ely
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR and US Forest Service
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Average water clarity around 10.3 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR, US Forest Service
Conditions
- Surface area
- 224 acres
- Max depth
- 51 ft
- Shoreline
- 6.8 mi
- Water clarity
- 10.3 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 185 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 (concrete)
- 1 carry-in access
Best For
- Quiet paddling
- Ice fishing
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 10
- Game fish
- 7
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2021
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Twin Lake?
Twin Lake is in St. Louis County, Minnesota, near Ely. It covers 224 acres and reaches 51 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Twin Lake?
Twin Lake covers 224 acres with about 6.8 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 51 feet.
What fish can you catch at Twin Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Twin Lake?
Yes. Twin Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR and US Forest Service. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Twin Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Twin 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 Twin Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Twin Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.