West Twin

St. Louis County

Near Burntside

DOW: 69016700

Rock BassGood · 62Green SunfishAverage · 47BluegillAverage · 44

A 80-acre lake near Burntside in St. Louis County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1985.

Fish Species (11)

Rock Bass

Good · 62

Typical numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.05 lbs

Catch rate: 0.6 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 20, 1985	0.20	-	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 20, 1985	0.60	-	0.05 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 10, 1983	1.00	-	0.19 lbs	Standard trap nets

Green Sunfish

Average · 47

Typical numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.2 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 20, 1985	0.20	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Average · 44

Typical numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.07 lbs

Catch rate: 9.8 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 20, 1985	9.80	-	0.07 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 20, 1985	1.60	-	0.05 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 10, 1983	5.80	-	0.19 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Average · 33

Below-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.16 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 20, 1985	1.00	-	0.16 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 20, 1985	0.20	-	0.15 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 10, 1983	1.90	-	0.26 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Average · 31

Below-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.43 lbs

Catch rate: 2.8 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 20, 1985	2.80	-	2.43 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 20, 1985	0.20	-	1.75 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 10, 1983	1.50	-	0.92 lbs	Standard trap nets

Walleye

Average · 27

Below-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.58 lbs

Catch rate: 0.8 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 20, 1985	0.80	-	2.58 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 20, 1985	0.50	-	1.32 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 10, 1983	2.20	-	0.29 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Poor · 21

Below-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 20, 1985	0.50	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Poor · 16

Below-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.07 lbs

Catch rate: 0.8 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 20, 1985	0.20	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 20, 1985	0.80	-	0.07 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 10, 1983	0.20	-	0.25 lbs	Standard trap nets

Smallmouth Bass

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.07 lbs

Catch rate: 0.3 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 20, 1985	0.30	-	0.07 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 10, 1983	0.20	-	1.50 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 10, 1983	0.30	-	0.67 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.50 lbs

Catch rate: 0.4 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 10, 1983	0.40	-	0.50 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (1)

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

White Sucker

Good · 67

Typical numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.33 lbs

Catch rate: 1.4 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 20, 1985	1.40	-	1.33 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 20, 1985	0.20	-	2.50 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 10, 1983	3.60	-	2.08 lbs	Standard gill nets

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Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

Walleye and Sauger

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

6 combined, not more than one walleye over 20"

Northern Pike

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Northeast zone

Angling: 2 (not more than 1 over 40" in possession. All from 30-40" must be immediatley released).

Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass

Season: Mar 1, 2026 – May 8, 2026

Largemouth and smallmouth bass in the Northeast zone, north and east of US Hwy 53 from Duluth to International Falls and Pelican and Ash lakes in St. Louis County.

Catch-and-release only

Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Largemouth and smallmouth bass in the Northeast zone, north and east of US Hwy 53 from Duluth to International Falls and Pelican and Ash lakes in St. Louis County.

6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth

Crappie

10 combined total

Sunfish

20 combined total

Perch

20 daily and 40 in possession

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

Northern Pike

Season: Nov 15, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Northeast zone

Darkhouse spearing: 2 (Not more than 1 over 26").

Rock Bass

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

no limit

Biologist Notes

June 26, 2018West Twin is managed with East Twin as one lake. See the East Twin Lake (69-0174-00) report for survey results.

West Twin is managed with East Twin as one lake. See the East Twin Lake (69-0174-00) report for survey results.

June 26, 2018West Twin is managed with East Twin as one lake. See the East Twin Lake (69-0174-00) report for survey results.

West Twin is managed with East Twin as one lake. See the East Twin Lake (69-0174-00) report for survey results.

June 26, 2018West Twin is managed with East Twin as one lake. See the East Twin Lake (69-0174-00) report for survey results.

West Twin is managed with East Twin as one lake. See the East Twin Lake (69-0174-00) report for survey results.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in West Twin?

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

Is there public access at West Twin?

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

How deep is West Twin?

West Twin has a maximum depth of 22 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

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

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in West Twin is from 1985. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does West Twin have any invasive species?

Yes — West Twin has confirmed spiny waterflea. Clean, drain, and dry your equipment to avoid spreading invasives to other waters.

Are there special fishing regulations on West Twin?

No — West Twin has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide rock bass limit is: 30. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.