Minnesota · DNR survey data
West Twin Lake
West Twin Lake covers 220 acres in Lyon County, running to 10 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2024. The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for this lake, so there is no depth map here, just the survey record: what the nets held and how big it ran.
DNR survey data
Fish species
WalleyeFair numbers3per gill net23"Typical26"Biggest
Lengths measured · 28 fish
Recent · 2024Lengths measured · 28 fish
2024Lengths measured · 7 fish
2020Only 7 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 1 fish
2019Only 1 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 3 fish
2017Only 3 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
No recent survey rating.
No recent survey rating.
Northern pikeStocked · 2024Good numbers10per gill net24"Typical32"Biggest
Lengths measured · 17 fish
Recent · 2024Lengths measured · 17 fish
2024Lengths measured · 5 fish
2020Only 5 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 10 fish
2017Lengths measured · 11 fish
2012BluegillJust a few9.7per trap net5"Typical7"Biggest
Lengths measured · 65 fish
Recent · 2024Lengths measured · 65 fish
2024Lengths measured · 367 fish
2020Lengths measured · 23 fish
2019Lengths measured · 18 fish
2017Yellow perchOne of the best around81per gill net5"Typical8"Biggest
Lengths measured · 87 fish
Recent · 2024Lengths measured · 87 fish
2024Lengths measured · 29 fish
2020Lengths measured · 5 fish
2019Only 5 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 258 fish
2017Rates come from standard DNR survey gear (gill nets, trap nets, electrofishing), judged against statewide benchmarks for the same gear — which is why the same number of fish per net can read differently for two species. Where the standard gear can't count a species reliably, the page shows presence and size only. Typical is the middle fish of those measured. Open a row for the full length spread, survey by survey. You can read every number on this page without an app or an account.
DNR stocking records
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Stocked |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Northern Pike | 442 fingerlings |
| 2022 | Northern Pike | 764 fingerlings |
| 2017 | Northern Pike | 180 adults |
Recent reports
West Twin Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on West Twin 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
- East Twin Lake (trailer launch)
- West Twin Lake (trailer launch)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- East Twin Lake · 357 ac · 1 mi
- Currant Lake · 406 ac · 6.5 mi
- Rock Lake · 379 ac · 7.6 mi
- McKay Lake · 167 ac · 9.5 mi
- Clear Lake · 66 ac · 9.6 mi
- Yankton Lake · 403 ac · 10.1 mi
- Wood Lake · 373 ac · 10.1 mi
- Iron Lake · 282 ac · 10.2 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for West Twin Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for West Twin Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in West Twin Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2024) recorded walleye, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, yellow perch.
Does West Twin Lake have a public access?
Yes. West Twin Lake has 2 public access sites, including East Twin Lake (trailer launch).
Is West Twin Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked northern pike in 2024; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2017.
When was West Twin Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed West Twin Lake in 2024, the most recent of 11 surveys on record.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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