South Twin Lake in Lyon County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  You will find South Twin Lake in Lyon County, Minnesota. It stands 1,453 feet above sea level. Surface area is around 57 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. About 1.3 miles of bank, so nothing stays unexplored for long. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Lyon County. Head to Tracy, 4 miles away, for anything you forgot. Marshall lies 16 miles off, Slayton another 16 miles. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on South Twin Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Open biodiversity records for Lyon County list common carp, walleye, black bullhead, yellow perch and white sucker. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. On South Twin Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 12°F in January to roughly 72°F in July. Fishing here follows the temperature more than the calendar. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough early April. Open water usually runs from early April until about late November. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to South Twin Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. For walleye, a jig and minnow near the bottom is the standard; evenings beat middays. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. North Twin Lake sits 0.8 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the position on South Twin Lake before loading the car.