The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
East Twin Lake
Montmorency County, Michigan · about 830 acres (1.3 sq mi)
42°F water, calm this afternoon.
About East Twin Lake
In Montmorency County, Michigan, East Twin Lake covers about 830 acres.
It stretches about 1.5 miles end to end with roughly 4.8 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 1,220 ft above sea level. Lewiston is right by the lake.
- Size
- About 830 acres (1.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 4.8 miles
- End to end
- About 1.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,220 ft
- County
- Montmorency County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Sunday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:30 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in Michigan, walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 42°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:32 am · sunset 5:10 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near East Twin Lake
- Lewistonon the shore
- Atlantaabout 12 mi northeast
- Mioabout 17 mi southeast
- Gaylordabout 20 mi northwest
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Questions about East Twin Lake
What fish are in East Twin Lake?
Lakes like East Twin Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is East Twin Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is East Twin Lake?
About 830 acres, with about 4.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near East Twin Lake?
Lewiston is on the shore; Atlanta is about 12 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at East Twin Lake today?
The surface was about 42°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
East Twin Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
