Twin Lakes Fishing in Washington County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Twin Lakes lies in Washington County, Minnesota. The ground around here is rolling bush. Surface area is around 67 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. The full circuit measures close to 1.8 miles on foot. Ground here is low by Minnesota standards. The closest town, Stillwater, is 2.8 miles away. It is 16 miles to Saint Paul, the nearest city. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Twin Lakes

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. 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. Species logged across Washington County include bluegill, largemouth bass, brown trout and northern pike. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Twin Lakes fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 72°F for July and 12°F for January. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Ice-out usually falls in early April, and the weeks after it fish hardest. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about early April until roughly late November. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Plan any trip to Twin Lakes around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. A carry of 0.9 miles from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. A jetty or pier is mapped about half a mile from here. Mapping records toilets within 0.9 miles. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Failing this one, try Silver Lake, 1.3 miles away. Nothing here settles the position at Twin Lakes for certain.