Twin Lakes Fishing near Aurora, Minnesota

• Overview

  The Saint Louis County entry here is Twin Lakes, in Minnesota. The bank is 1,375 feet above sea level. Roughly 65 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. There is roughly 1.2 miles of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. The closest town, Aurora, is 5.6 miles away. The nearest city of size is Thunder Bay, 153 miles away. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Twin Lakes

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Saint Louis County records list yellow perch, northern pike and white sucker among the fish reported. The county list is broader than any single water. Take Twin Lakes a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 65°F in July and bottoms out near 3°F in January. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near late April. Averages suggest open water from about late April through to roughly late November. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. It sets the rhythm of the year at Twin Lakes.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. South Twin Lake at 0.4 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the position at Twin Lakes before loading the car.