The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
South Twin Lake
Mahnomen County, Minnesota · about 1,180 acres (1.8 sq mi)
38°F water, calm this morning.
About South Twin Lake
In Mahnomen County, Minnesota, South Twin Lake covers about 1,180 acres.
From end to end it runs about 1.8 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 6.1 miles. Its surface is about 1,450 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Mahnomen, is about 15 miles west. The closest city is Fargo, about 58 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,180 acres (1.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6.1 miles
- End to end
- About 1.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,450 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 12 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
Expect the usual Minnesota mix for a lake this size: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 38°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- 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
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 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 4:49 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near South Twin Lake
- Mahnomenabout 15 mi west
- Bagleyabout 22 mi northeast
- Fosstonabout 23 mi north
- Detroit Lakesabout 29 mi south
- Fargonearest city, about 58 mi southwest
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Questions about South Twin Lake
What fish are in South Twin Lake?
Lakes like South 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 South 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 South Twin Lake?
About 1,180 acres, with about 6.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near South Twin Lake?
Mahnomen is about 15 miles west; Bagley is about 22 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at South Twin Lake today?
The surface was about 38°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
South Twin Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
