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FishGrade

Twin

Clearwater County
Near Lake Itasca
DOW: 15000800
Green SunfishExcellent · 99Northern PikeExcellent · 86BluegillGood · 65

A 92-acre lake near Lake Itasca in Clearwater County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1988.

Fish Species (7)

Excellent · 99

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 1988

Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution

Avg Weight
0.37 lbs

Catch rate: 1.5 per trap net

Survey History
DateCatch RateAvg LengthAvg Weight
Sep 6, 19881.50-0.37 lbs
Sep 6, 19881.00-0.30 lbs
Excellent · 86

Above-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1988

Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution

Avg Weight
1.24 lbs

Catch rate: 14.5 per gill net

Survey History
DateCatch RateAvg LengthAvg Weight
Sep 6, 198814.50-1.24 lbs
Sep 6, 19881.67-0.98 lbs
Good · 65

Typical numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 1988

Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution

Avg Weight
0.12 lbs

Catch rate: 17.3 per trap net

Survey History
DateCatch RateAvg LengthAvg Weight
Sep 6, 198817.33-0.12 lbs
Sep 6, 198810.50-0.06 lbs
Good · 55

Typical numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 1988

Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution

Avg Weight
0.23 lbs

Catch rate: 1.7 per trap net

Survey History
DateCatch RateAvg LengthAvg Weight
Sep 6, 19881.67-0.23 lbs
Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 1988

Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution

Avg Weight
1.68 lbs

Catch rate: 2.8 per trap net

Survey History
DateCatch RateAvg LengthAvg Weight
Sep 6, 19882.83-1.68 lbs
Sep 6, 19888.00-1.07 lbs
Other species in this lake (2)

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

Excellent · 99

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 1988

Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution

Avg Weight
0.60 lbs

Catch rate: 2.0 per trap net

Survey History
DateCatch RateAvg LengthAvg Weight
Sep 6, 19887.00-0.39 lbs
Sep 6, 19882.00-0.60 lbs
Good · 61

Typical numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 1988

Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution

Avg Weight
0.25 lbs

Catch rate: 0.67 per trap net

Survey History
DateCatch RateAvg LengthAvg Weight
Sep 6, 198852.00-0.20 lbs
Sep 6, 19880.67-0.25 lbs

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Biologist Notes

September 6, 1988NORTHERN PIKE ARE ABUNDANT AND FISH ARE GENERALLY SMALL IN SIZE. LARGEMOUTH BASS AND BLUEGILL POPULATIONS ARE GOOD WITH A FEW NICE SIZED FISH AVAILABL…

NORTHERN PIKE ARE ABUNDANT AND FISH ARE GENERALLY SMALL IN SIZE. LARGEMOUTH BASS AND BLUEGILL POPULATIONS ARE GOOD WITH A FEW NICE SIZED FISH AVAILABLE. BLACK BULLHEAD ARE SMALL.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Twin?

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

Is there public access at Twin?

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

How deep is Twin?

Twin has a maximum depth of 45 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Twin last surveyed?

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

Does Twin have any invasive species?

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

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Lake Details

Surface Area
92.02 acres
Max Depth
45 ft
Shoreline
2.99 mi
Public Access
Not confirmed
View on DNR LakeFinderDNR depth map (PDF)

Location

47.2041°N, 95.2823°W

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