The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
North Twin Lake
Vilas County, Wisconsin · about 3,450 acres (5.4 sq mi)
44°F water, calm this morning.
About North Twin Lake
North Twin Lake is a lake in Vilas County, Wisconsin, covering about 3,450 acres.
It stretches about 4.5 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 13.3 miles. Its surface is about 1,680 ft above sea level. Eagle River is about 8 miles southwest.
- Size
- About 3,450 acres (5.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 13.3 miles
- End to end
- About 4.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,680 ft
- County
- Vilas County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 1 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
Lakes like North Twin Lake in Wisconsin usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 44°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.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
3 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 6:54 am · sunset 4:26 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near North Twin Lake
- Eagle Riverabout 8 mi southwest
- Iron Riverabout 21 mi east
- Stambaugh, Iron Riverabout 22 mi east
- Rhinelanderabout 29 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, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. 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 3,450 acres, with about 13.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near North Twin Lake?
Eagle River is about 8 miles southwest; Iron River is about 21 miles east.
What is the water temperature at North Twin Lake today?
The surface was about 44°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.
