Two River Lake

Two River Lake is a lake in Stearns County, Minnesota. Two River Lake covers about 583 acres, reaches a recorded 63 feet and holds about 11,373 acre-feet.

How the Size and Shape of Two River Lake Affect Fishing

Two River Lake is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.

Fish and Baits at Two River Lake

Fish reported from Two River Lake include bigmouth buffalo, black bullhead, black crappie, blackchin shiner, blacknose shiner, bluegill, bluntnose minnow, bowfin, brassy minnow, brook silverside, brook stickleback, brown bullhead, central mudminnow, channel catfish, common carp, common shiner, creek chub, fathead minnow, green sunfish, iowa darter, johnny darter, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, spottail shiner, tadpole madtom, walleye, white crappie, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.

Bass

For bass at Two River, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth, and work a tube, Ned rig or small crankbait across rock and firm points for smallmouth.

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

For panfish at Two River, 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.

Walleye

For roaming fish at Two River, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.

Northern Pike

For large predators at Two River, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.

Catfish, Bullheads, and Carp

For bottom fishing at Two River, put cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on bottom for channel catfish, and 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.

Other Reported Fish

Other choices at Two River include these plans: work a tough soft plastic or cut bait near weeds and wood for bowfin.

How the Seasons Change Two River Lake

Spring at Two River is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer fishing is usually better in cooler, deeper water. Fall at Two River can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

A Simple Plan for Fishing Two River Lake

On a first trip to Two River, 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.

Useful Tackle for Two River Lake

A medium spinning rod covers smaller lures at Two River, while a heavier rod and stronger leader are better for northern pike.

Two River Lake FAQs

Where should an angler start on the 583-acre Two River Lake?

At Two River, pick one cove and the closest point or drop into deep water, then fish that small area well before making a long move.

Should anglers fish the 63-foot deep end of Two River Lake?

Not every trip. A better place at Two River is where a point, drop-off or group of baitfish gives the fish a reason to stop.

What does the 11,373 acre-foot storage figure mean at Two River Lake?

At Two River, it shows that a lot of the water sits away from the bank and around the old channel or deep end.