West Twin

West Twin near 46.8005, -92.5920 is a lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota. West Twin covers about 121 acres, reaches a recorded 18 feet and holds about 619 acre-feet.

What to Expect at West Twin

West Twin 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 West Twin

Fish reported from West Twin include black bullhead, black crappie, blacknose shiner, bluegill, brown bullhead, finescale dace, golden shiner, johnny darter, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, tadpole madtom, walleye, white sucker, and yellow perch.

Bass

For bass at West Twin, 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 West Twin, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill and pumpkinseed, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.

Walleye

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

Northern Pike

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

Bullheads

For bottom fishing at West Twin, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads.

A Simple Fishing Plan for West Twin

On a first trip to West Twin, 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 West Twin

Spring at West Twin 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 West Twin can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.