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Natural inland lake

West Twin Lake

Montmorency County, Michigan

West Twin Lake is near Lewiston in Montmorency County. It is a shallow lake with a local reputation for walleye.

N0.5 mi
Air temp Not available right now.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Surface area1,302 acres
Max depth28 ft
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Walleye●●●●○

Stocked every other year. About 700 were harvested in a 2015 summer creel survey.

Northern Pike●●●○○

Pike grow about 3 inches above the state average.

Bluegill●●○○○

Important to the harvest.

Yellow Perch●●○○○

Important to the harvest.

Largemouth Bass●○○○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

  • West Twin Lake Boat RampRamp
    Public ramp near Lewiston at 10593 County Road 612.Directions ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in West Twin Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Michigan Department of Natural Resources ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

  • Most of the lake is under 10 feet deep. Look for the deeper holes for walleye.
  • Walleye often hold near the sand and gravel bottom areas.
  • Eurasian watermilfoil is in the lake. Clean your boat before you leave.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.