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
North Twin Lake
Mahnomen County, Minnesota · about 950 acres (1.5 sq mi)
36°F water, calm this morning.
About North Twin Lake
In Mahnomen County, Minnesota, North Twin Lake covers about 950 acres.
From end to end it runs about 1.5 miles with roughly 5.3 miles of shoreline. At about 1,440 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Mahnomen is about 15 miles west. The closest city is Fargo, about 59 miles away.
- Size
- About 950 acres (1.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 5.3 miles
- End to end
- About 1.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,440 ft
- County
- Mahnomen County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Sunday Fair
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 9 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 13 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 Minnesota, 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. With the surface at 36°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- FairWalleye
Cold. Slow jigs on deep structure.
- FairNorthern pike
Cold. Slow baits near weed edges and drop-offs.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- FairYellow perch
Cold. Deep schools; small jigs or minnows.
- 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 7:24 am · sunset 4:48 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near North Twin Lake
- Mahnomenabout 15 mi west
- Bagleyabout 21 mi northeast
- Fosstonabout 22 mi north
- Fargonearest city, about 59 mi southwest
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Questions about North Twin Lake
What fish are in North Twin Lake?
Lakes like North 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 North 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 North Twin Lake?
About 950 acres, with about 5.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near North Twin Lake?
Mahnomen is about 15 miles west; Bagley is about 21 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at North Twin Lake today?
The surface was about 36°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
North Twin Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
