Natural lake

Elizabeth Lake

Kenosha, Wisconsin

Elizabeth Lake, also called South Twin Lake, is a 725-acre lake in Kenosha County, extending into Illinois, with a maximum depth of 32 feet. WDNR lists largemouth bass as abundant and panfish, northern pike and walleye as common.

Air temp in Twin Lakes, WI Not available right now.

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Current air temperature at Elizabeth Lake (National Weather Service) ↗

Surface area725 acres

Max depth32 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local ordinances

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●●○

Listed as abundant by WDNR

Northern Pike●●●○○

Listed as common by WDNR

Walleye●●●○○

Listed as common by WDNR

Bluegill●●●○○

Panfish listed as common by WDNR

Crappie●●●○○

Panfish listed as common by WDNR

Smallmouth Bass●●○○○

Listed as present by WDNR

Boat launches

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

Elizabeth Lake public boat landingPublic
WDNR lists 2 public landingsDirections ↗
More public accessPublic
See the WDNR lake page for all landingsDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.

Species	Min size	Daily limit
Walleye Open May 2, 2026 to Mar 7, 2027	18 in	3 / day
Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass Open May 2, 2026 to Mar 7, 2027	14 in	5 / day
Northern Pike Open May 2, 2026 to Mar 7, 2027	26 in	2 / day
Muskellunge May 2 to Dec 31, 2026; open water only	40 in	1 / day
Panfish Open all year	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	25 / day
Catfish Open all year	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	10 / day
Trout See specific trout regulations	Varies	Varies

Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Wisconsin DNR ↗

Verified October 2026. Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Wisconsin DNR before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.

Fishing DepotNearby
517 N Lake Ave Unit D, Twin Lakes, WI 53181(262) 448-1888 Directions ↗
Twin Lakes CitgoNearby
410 N Lake Ave, Twin Lakes, WI 53181(262) 997-6376 Directions ↗

Search more bait shops near Elizabeth Lake ↗

Local tips

Weed edges hold bass, pike and panfish
Gravel areas are worth trying for walleye
Check WDNR regulations before keeping fish

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