Twin Valley Lake
Twin Valley Lake is an impoundment on Mill Creek inside Governor Dodge State Park near Dodgeville in Iowa County. It holds muskellunge, walleye, bass and panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Muskellunge
Big baits along weed edges and rock bars, best in fall.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Twin Valley Lake LaunchRampConcrete plank ramp with 3 lanes, boarding dock and vault toilets. About 24 truck and trailer spots. State park sticker is required.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
- 3Twin Valley Lake LaunchPublicWisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Twin Valley Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Twin Valley Lake ↗Local tips
- You need a Wisconsin state park vehicle sticker to use the launch.
- Only electric motors are allowed, so a small boat or kayak works well.
- The lake has summer algae, so fish early or look at the deeper water.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.