Twin Lakes Fishing in Adams County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Twin Lakes sits within Adams County in Wisconsin. Land around it is lake country bush. Around 63 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. 4 miles away sits Rome, the nearest town. It is 82 miles to Madison, the nearest city. Also within reach: Lake Sherwood 4.7 miles away, Ross Lake after 4.8 miles, Spring Branch 5 miles away, Petenwell Lake after 6.1 miles and Nepco Lake 9.9 miles away. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Twin Lakes

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Reported across Adams County: brown trout, bluegill, common carp, rainbow trout and yellow perch. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. On Twin Lakes the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 70°F and January about 14°F. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. After early April the shallows warm and the fish move up. From about early April to around early December, expect open water on the long-run figures. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Twin Lakes.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Should this one be busy, Lake Sherwood is 4.7 miles off. What applies at Twin Lakes may have changed since it was mapped.