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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Twin Lakes
Sheridan County, Nebraska · 300 acres
54°F water, windy Friday (20 mph SSE).
About Twin Lakes
In Sheridan County, Nebraska, Twin Lakes covers 300 acres; it is a natural lake. Twin Lakes is a small natural lake in Sheridan County, Nebraska, south of Gordon.
It stretches about 2.6 miles end to end with roughly 11.4 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 3,830 ft above sea level. Alliance lies about 24 miles to the southwest.
- Size
- 300 acres
- Shoreline
- About 11.4 miles
- End to end
- About 2.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 3,830 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Sheridan County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:00 am – 8:00 amsunrise
- 2:45 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 20 mph
Saturday Slow
- 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 25 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 Nebraska, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish 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 54°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
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
- 6
- 7
6 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 6:38 am · sunset 4:29 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Twin Lakes
- Allianceabout 24 mi southwest
- Rushvilleabout 26 mi north
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Questions about Twin Lakes
What fish are in Twin Lakes?
Lakes like Twin Lakes usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. 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?
300 acres, with about 11.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Twin Lakes?
Alliance is about 24 miles southwest; Rushville is about 26 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Twin Lakes today?
The surface was about 54°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.
