North Twin Lake

Vilas, Wisconsin

North Twin Lake is a 2,871-acre lake in Vilas County near Phelps, with a maximum depth of 60 feet, a mean depth near 28 feet and moderately clear water. It connects to South Twin Lake; WDNR lists musky, walleye and panfish as common.

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Surface area2,871 acres

Max depth60 ft

Shoreline10 mi

Boat motorsCheck local ordinances

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Muskellunge●●●●○

Listed as common by WDNR

Walleye●●●●○

Listed as common by WDNR

Bluegill●●●○○

Panfish listed as common

Crappie●●●○○

Panfish listed as common

Yellow Perch●●●○○

Panfish listed as common

Smallmouth Bass●●○○○

Listed as present by WDNR

Largemouth Bass●●○○○

Listed as present by WDNR

Boat launches

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

North Twin Lake paved boat rampPublic
Public paved rampDirections ↗
North Twin Lake barrier-free boat rampPublic
Accessible rampDirections ↗
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/Sauger/Hybrids Only 1 over 24 in	15" min; 20-24" may not be kept	3
Largemouth Bass May 2-June 19 2026	14"	5
Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass June 20 2026-Mar 7 2027	14"	5
Smallmouth Bass May 2-June 19 2026 catch and release	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	0
Muskellunge/Hybrids May 2-Dec 31 2026	50"	1
Northern Pike May 2 2026-Mar 7 2027	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	5
Panfish open all year	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	25

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.

Ronda's Bait & TackleNearby
3189 Starlite Landing Dr, Land O Lakes, WI 54540(715) 547-6390 Directions ↗
Tackle BoxNearby
4267 County Road B, Land O Lakes, WI 54540(715) 547-3434 Directions ↗
Minnow BucketNearby
6104 County Rd E, Phelps, WI 54554(715) 547-3979 Directions ↗

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Local tips

Sand and gravel bottom: work rock and gravel points for walleye and smallmouth
Moderately clear water suits natural colors
Treaty spearfishing occurs on this lake in spring; check current rules

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