Little Twin

Cass County

Near Wilkinson

DOW: 11048700

Yellow PerchExcellent · 78Northern PikeGood · 57

A 112-acre lake near Wilkinson in Cass County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1988.

Fish Species (6)

Yellow Perch

Excellent · 78

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1988

Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.27 lbs

Catch rate: 16.5 per gill net · typical 1.9–19.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 18, 1988	0.67	-	0.40 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 18, 1988	16.50	-	0.27 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Good · 57

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1988

Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.50 lbs

Catch rate: 18.0 per gill net · typical 2.7–9.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 18, 1988	18.00	-	1.50 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 18, 1988	2.00	-	1.20 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (4)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

White Sucker

Good · 50

Large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1988

Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

4.00 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 18, 1988	0.33	-	4.00 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Bullhead

Average · 36

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1988

Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.11 lbs

Catch rate: 3.0 per trap net · typical 0.7–16.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 18, 1988	16.50	-	0.15 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 18, 1988	3.00	-	0.11 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Bullhead

Average · 31

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1988

Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.70 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per trap net · typical 1.4–7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 18, 1988	0.33	-	0.70 lbs	Standard trap nets

Brown Bullhead

Average · 28

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1988

Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.30 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per trap net · typical 0.5–5.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 18, 1988	0.33	-	0.30 lbs	Standard trap nets

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Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

Northern Pike

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Angling: 10 (not more than 2 over 26". All from 22-26" must be immediatley released).

Perch

20 daily and 40 in possession

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

Northern Pike

Season: Nov 15, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Darkhouse spearing: 10 (only 1 between 22-26" and 1 over 26"; or, only 2 over 26").

Bowfin, buffalo, carp, carpsuckers, freshwater drum, goldeneye, redhorse, and suckers

no limit

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

August 18, 1988The fish population of Little Twin Lake is dominated by northen pike, bullheads, and yellow perch. No centrarchids were captured. The northern pike gi…

The fish population of Little Twin Lake is dominated by northen pike, bullheads, and yellow perch. No centrarchids were captured. The northern pike gillnet of 18/net is high. Quality size northern pike were sampled. Most of the bullheads sampled were small - 5 to 6 inches.Out of the 15 northern pike examined, 13 had neascus.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Little Twin?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Yellow Perch and Northern Pike in Little Twin. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Little Twin?

We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Little Twin. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.

How deep is Little Twin?

Little Twin has a maximum depth of 30 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Little Twin last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Little Twin is from 1988. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Little Twin have any invasive species?

No invasive species are on record for Little Twin in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.

Are there special fishing regulations on Little Twin?

No — Little Twin has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide perch limit is: 20 daily and 40 in possession. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.