Minnesota · Becker County
Two Inlets Lake Fishing guide
Two Inlets Lake sits in Becker County, Minnesota, and covers 578 acres, reaching 60 ft at its deepest point. Secchi readings average around 7.4 ft of visibility. The Minnesota DNR has surveyed the lake 13 times, most recently in 2025, with walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike and bluegill in the nets.
DNR survey data
Fish species
WalleyeLast stocked 2025Excellent numbers7.3per gill net15"Typical27"Biggest
Lengths measured · 77 fish
Recent · 2021Lengths measured · 77 fish
2021Lengths measured · 51 fish
2016Lengths measured · 44 fish
2011Lengths measured · 45 fish
2006Largemouth bassJust a few14.1per hr (electrofishing)15"Typical19"Biggest
Lengths measured · 22 fish
Recent · 2021Lengths measured · 22 fish
2021Lengths measured · 23 fish
2016Lengths measured · 2 fish
2011Only 2 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 10 fish
2001Northern pikeFair numbers7per gill net20"Typical34"Biggest
Lengths measured · 69 fish
Recent · 2021Lengths measured · 69 fish
2021Lengths measured · 87 fish
2016Lengths measured · 131 fish
2011Lengths measured · 86 fish
2006BluegillJust a few11.3per trap net6"Typical10"Biggest
Lengths measured · 378 fish
Recent · 2021Lengths measured · 378 fish
2021Lengths measured · 100 fish
2016Lengths measured · 80 fish
2011Lengths measured · 214 fish
2006CrappieJust a few3.8per trap net9"Typical13"Biggest
Lengths measured · 482 fish
Recent · 2021Lengths measured · 482 fish
2021Lengths measured · 43 fish
2016Lengths measured · 39 fish
2011Lengths measured · 48 fish
2006Yellow perchExcellent numbers18.2per gill net4"Typical10"Biggest
Lengths measured · 484 fish
Recent · 2021Lengths measured · 484 fish
2021Lengths measured · 407 fish
2016Lengths measured · 489 fish
2011Lengths measured · 132 fish
2006Rates come from standard DNR survey gear (gill nets, trap nets, electrofishing), judged against statewide benchmarks for the same gear, so the same number of fish per net can read differently for two species. Where the standard gear can't count a species reliably, only presence and size are listed. Typical is the middle fish of those measured. Open a row for the full length spread, survey by survey.
How to fish Two Inlets Lake through the year
Walleye
- Spring
- Walleye are shallow, on and just off the spawning flats and the first green weeds.
- Early summer
- Walleye are setting up on the outside weed edge, points and shallow structure.
- Summer
- Walleye are working the weed edge, points and any wind-blown structure. On a lake that drops to 60 ft, check the deep edge of that structure too.
- Fall
- Walleye are packing onto the sharpest breaks and points as the water cools, in big schools with short windows.
Northern pike
- Spring
- Pike are in the shallow bays and along new weed growth.
- Early summer
- Pike are on the outside weed edge and points.
- Summer
- Pike are on the deep weed edge and points near the coolest water they can find. On a lake that drops to 60 ft, check the deep edge of that structure too.
- Fall
- Pike are on the last green weeds and the breaks beside them, feeding heavily as the water drops.
Season patterns for each species. Open the live map for today's wind, light and water temp.
Size history
Biggest fish by survey year
| Survey year | Walleye | Northern pike | Largemouth bass |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 27" | 34" | 19" |
| 2016 | 27" | 34" | 19" |
| 2011 | 30" | 33" | 6" |
| 2006 | 28" | 36" | — |
| 2001 | 29" | 34" | 19" |
| 1996 | 23" | 29" | — |
Longest fish measured by DNR survey crews in each year's nets. Survey gear samples the population, so the lake usually holds larger fish than any survey measured.
Suggested tackle
What to bring
Top presentations for this lake's structure and clarity:
Walleye · Live bait
Live-Bait (Lindy) Rig + Leech/Crawler
jumbo leech or half a nightcrawler
Walleye · Trolling
Leadcore Line + Crankbaits
4–5" mid-diving crankbait behind a long leadcore run
Northern pike · Soft plastics
Paddletail Swimbait on Jighead
4–5" paddletail swimbait on a ball-head swimbait jighead
Northern pike · Muskie & pike
Soft Rubber (Bull Dawg / Medusa)
10" soft rubber body bait
Largemouth bass · Soft plastics
Texas-Rigged Worm
7" ribbon-tail or straight-tail plastic worm
Largemouth bass · Soft plastics
Wacky-Rigged Stickworm
5" stickworm
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DNR stocking records
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Stocked |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Walleye | 992 fingerlings · 451 yearlings |
| 2023 | Walleye | 2,149 fingerlings |
| 2021 | Walleye | 743 fingerlings |
| 2019 | Walleye | 3,904 fingerlings |
| 2017 | Walleye | 7,474 fingerlings · 42 adults |
MN DNR · in their words
From the 2025 survey
Temperature and dissolved oxygen measurements were collected from the deepest basin in Two Inlets Lake on July 30th, 2025. This was done to evaluate the quantity and quality of cold, oxygenated water (i.e., oxythermal habitat) available to Cisco, also known as Tullibee, the most sensitive coldwater species present in this lake. Cisco require a layer of oxythermal habitat that contains water temperatures below 21.2 degrees C (70.2 degrees F) and dissolved oxygen concentrations above 3.0 mg/L. Based on data collected from the deepest basin (maximum sampled depth was 55.1 feet), the water temperature decreased to 21.2 degrees C (70.2 degrees F) at 13.6 feet and the dissolved oxygen concentration decreased to 3.0 mg/L at 14.2 feet at the time of sampling. This layer in the water column was 0.7 feet, indicating oxythermal habitat for Cisco was present but marginal.
Further, the temperature at which dissolved oxygen decreased to 3.0 mg/L (i.e., TDO3, a single variable to characterize oxythermal habitat) was 20.6 degrees C (69.1 degrees F). TDO3 values cooler than 21.2 degrees C (70.2 degrees F) indicate that oxythermal conditions were marginal for Cisco at the time of the survey as the layer was confined to less than 3 feet of suitable habitat at the time of the survey.
Read the full DNR narrative
Data collected by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources during the period of maximum oxythermal stress (July 26th to Aug 24th) in 4 years, between 2006-2021, indicated unsuitable oxythermal habitat in most years surveyed, with unfavorable conditions recored in 2006, 2011, 2016 when there was no suitable oxythermal habitat layer. When adequate oxythermal habitat is not available, Cisco are squeezed into unfavorable, warmer water conditions and experience higher levels of stress.
Narrative text from the Minnesota DNR lake survey.
Recent reports
Two Inlets Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Two Inlets Lake from guides, tournaments and regular anglers. Anything posted in the last two weeks also bumps the matching spots on the live map, so you'll see a "matches a recent report" tag on them.
Public water access
Getting on the water
- Two Inlets Lake (trailer launch)
DNR bathymetry
Two Inlets Lake depth map
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Hungry Man Lake · 144 ac · 2.7 mi
- Cedar Lake · 103 ac · 3.1 mi
- Dinner Lake · 59 ac · 3.8 mi
- Island Lake · 541 ac · 4.4 mi
- Boot Lake · 385 ac · 4.5 mi
- Eagle Lake · 424 ac · 4.8 mi
- Kane Lake · 32 ac · 5 mi
- Portage Lake · 429 ac · 5.5 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
How deep is Two Inlets Lake?
Two Inlets Lake reaches 60 ft at its deepest point with a mean depth of 23 ft; about 29% of the lake is littoral (15 ft or shallower).
How big is Two Inlets Lake?
Two Inlets Lake covers 578 acres with about 7.3 miles of shoreline.
How clear is the water in Two Inlets Lake?
DNR Secchi readings on Two Inlets Lake average 7.4 ft of visibility, middling clarity for a Minnesota lake.
What fish are in Two Inlets Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys (most recently 2025) record walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, rock bass.
Is Two Inlets Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2025; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2017.
Does Two Inlets Lake have a public access?
Yes. Two Inlets Lake has one public access site: Two Inlets Lake (trailer launch).
How big do walleye get in Two Inlets Lake?
The biggest walleye measured in recent DNR surveys taped 27"; the size-history table on this page tracks the biggest fish in each survey back to 1996.
When was Two Inlets Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Two Inlets Lake in 2025, the most recent of 13 surveys on record.
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