Twin Lakes near Washburn: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  In Wisconsin, Twin Lakes belongs to Bayfield County. The surface lies 1,099 feet up. It covers about 21 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Nearest town is Washburn, 7.8 miles off. After that come Ashland at 10 miles and Lake Nebagamon at 33 miles. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Twin Lakes

  We hold no depth figure for this one. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Open biodiversity records for Bayfield County list rainbow smelt, brown trout, yellow perch and rainbow trout. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. The shape of Twin Lakes decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 66°F and January near 10°F on the long-run figures. Fishing here follows the temperature more than the calendar. Count the season from break-up, usually mid April. On average, mid April opens the water and late November closes it again. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Twin Lakes.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. A camping area sits within half a mile of here. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Long Lake sits 1.6 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the current arrangement for Twin Lakes.