Twin Lake near 44.9920, -93.3361 is a lake in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Twin Lake covers about 20.9 acres and reaches a recorded 56 feet.
What to Expect at Twin Lake
Twin Lake is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.
Fish and Useful Baits at Twin Lake
Fish reported from Twin Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, common carp, golden shiner, green sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, smallmouth buffalo, white crappie, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.
Bass
For bass at Twin Lake, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.
Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish
For panfish at Twin Lake, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, pumpkinseed, and green sunfish, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.
Northern Pike
For large predators at Twin Lake, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.
Bullheads and Carp
For bottom fishing at Twin Lake, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads, and use corn or dough bait on a simple bottom rig for carp.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Twin Lake
On a first trip to Twin Lake, check one quiet cove, one rocky or firm point and the nearby deep water with a moving lure, then use a jig or worm where you find fish.
When to Fish Twin Lake
Spring at Twin Lake is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall at Twin Lake can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.