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
Twin Lakes
Lake County, Colorado · 2,700 acres (4.2 sq mi)
44°F water, calm this morning.
About Twin Lakes
Twin Lakes spreads over 2,700 acres in Lake County, Colorado. Twin Lakes is a natural glacial lake enlarged by an earthen dam built by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.
It stretches about 2.3 miles end to end with roughly 6.4 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 9,190 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Leadville, is about 11 miles north.
- Size
- 2,700 acres (4.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6.4 miles
- End to end
- About 2.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 9,190 ft
- Type
- Natural lake raised by a dam
- County
- Lake County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 7:00 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 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 in Twin Lakes
Anglers come to Twin Lakes for trout and kokanee salmon. With the surface at 44°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
- FairKokanee salmon
Near the surface in the cool water. Troll slowly.
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 6:46 am · sunset 4:52 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Twin Lakes
- Leadvilleabout 11 mi north
- Leadville Northabout 11 mi north
- Buena Vistaabout 19 mi southeast
- Fairplayabout 19 mi northeast
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Questions about Twin Lakes
What fish are in Twin Lakes?
Twin Lakes holds trout and kokanee salmon. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Twin Lakes?
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 Twin Lakes?
2,700 acres, with about 6.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Twin Lakes?
Leadville is about 11 miles north; Leadville North is about 11 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Twin Lakes today?
The surface was about 44°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Twin Lakes on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
