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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
West Twin Lake
Montmorency County, Michigan · about 1,330 acres (2.1 sq mi)
41°F water, calm this afternoon.
About West Twin Lake
West Twin Lake spreads over about 1,330 acres in Montmorency County, Michigan.
It stretches about 2.3 miles end to end with roughly 6.2 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 1,220 ft above sea level. Lewiston is about 1.1 miles east.
- Size
- About 1,330 acres (2.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6.2 miles
- End to end
- About 2.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,220 ft
- County
- Montmorency County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Sunday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:30 pm – 5:45 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 to expect
Expect the usual Michigan mix for a lake this size: 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. With the surface at 41°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- 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
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 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 7:32 am · sunset 5:10 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near West Twin Lake
- Lewistonabout 1.1 mi east
- Atlantaabout 12 mi northeast
- Mioabout 18 mi southeast
- Gaylordabout 18 mi northwest
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Questions about West Twin Lake
What fish are in West Twin Lake?
Lakes like West 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 West 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 West Twin Lake?
About 1,330 acres, with about 6.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near West Twin Lake?
Lewiston is about 1.1 miles east; Atlanta is about 12 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at West Twin Lake today?
The surface was about 41°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
West Twin Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
