Minnesota Fishing Guide

East Twin

Anoka County, Minnesota — DOW #02013300

231 Surveys
91.99
Acres
68 ft
Max Depth
0
12
Fish Species
3
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DNR Fish Surveys

Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on East Twin. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.

Green Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1974-07-02 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 1.3 0.10 lb 1
2004-07-19 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.2 – 1.3 0.11 lb 2
2010-07-19 15-ft beach seine 0.5 — — 2
1995-07-17 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.3 0.10 lb 1
1995-07-17 Survey seining 1.0 — 0.02 lb 2
1999-07-19 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.3 0.03 lb 1
2023-08-30 Backpack electrofishing 1.9 — — 2
1984-06-18 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.2 – 1.3 0.10 lb 2
2024-07-08 Backpack electrofishing 14.1 — — 19
2024-07-08 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.2 – 1.3 0.06 lb 3
2024-07-08 50-ft beach seine 2.8 — — 17

Brown Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1974-07-02 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.4 – 2.0 1.00 lb 1
1974-07-02 Standard trap nets 22.3 (above normal) 0.2 – 1.4 0.80 lb 67
2010-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 1.7 — — 1
1995-07-17 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.2 – 1.4 0.93 lb 3
1999-07-19 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 1.4 0.73 lb 3
2023-08-30 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.2 – 1.4 1.09 lb 7
1984-06-18 Standard trap nets 4.6 (above normal) 0.2 – 1.4 1.02 lb 23
1984-06-18 Standard gill nets 4.0 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.0 1.00 lb 8
2016-07-13 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.2 – 1.4 1.05 lb 3
2016-07-13 Standard gill nets 2.5 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.0 1.05 lb 5
2024-07-08 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 1.4 1.14 lb 2

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1974-07-02 Standard gill nets 1.0 (below normal) 2.5 – 16.5 0.30 lb 2
2004-07-19 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 1.8 – 21.2 0.48 lb 1
2010-07-19 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 1.8 – 21.2 0.27 lb 2
1995-07-17 Standard gill nets 4.8 (normal) 2.5 – 16.5 0.19 lb 19
1995-07-17 Standard trap nets 2.6 (normal) 1.8 – 21.2 0.12 lb 21
1999-07-19 Standard gill nets 1.8 (below normal) 2.5 – 16.5 0.23 lb 7
1999-07-19 Standard trap nets 0.9 (below normal) 1.8 – 21.2 0.19 lb 8
2023-08-30 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 1.8 – 21.2 0.16 lb 2
1984-06-18 Standard gill nets 1.5 (below normal) 2.5 – 16.5 0.12 lb 3
2016-07-13 Standard gill nets 1.5 (below normal) 2.5 – 16.5 0.10 lb 3
2016-07-13 Standard trap nets 1.6 (below normal) 1.8 – 21.2 0.31 lb 13
2024-07-08 Standard gill nets 1.0 (below normal) 2.5 – 16.5 0.20 lb 2
2024-07-08 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 1.8 – 21.2 0.42 lb 1

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1974-07-02 Standard gill nets 5.5 (normal) 1.5 – 7.3 1.59 lb 11
1974-07-02 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 0.50 lb 1
2004-07-19 Standard gill nets 6.8 (normal) 1.5 – 7.3 2.48 lb 27
2004-07-19 Standard trap nets 0.6 — 2.12 lb 3
2010-07-19 Standard gill nets 6.5 (normal) 1.5 – 7.3 3.25 lb 13
2010-07-19 Standard trap nets 0.8 — 1.79 lb 4
2010-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 1.7 — — 1
1995-07-17 Standard gill nets 5.5 (normal) 1.5 – 7.3 1.75 lb 22
1995-07-17 Standard trap nets 1.5 — 1.63 lb 12
1999-07-19 Standard gill nets 8.0 (above normal) 1.5 – 7.3 1.93 lb 32
1999-07-19 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 0.42 lb 3
2023-08-30 50-ft beach seine 0.5 — — 2
2023-08-30 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 1.97 lb 2
2023-08-30 Backpack electrofishing 1.0 — — 1
1984-06-18 Standard gill nets 14.0 (above normal) 1.5 – 7.3 1.91 lb 28
1984-06-18 Standard trap nets 0.6 — 0.83 lb 3
2016-07-13 Standard gill nets 5.5 (normal) 1.5 – 7.3 2.63 lb 11
2016-07-13 Standard trap nets 0.4 — 1.43 lb 3
2024-07-08 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 2
2024-07-08 Standard gill nets 7.5 (above normal) 1.5 – 7.3 2.79 lb 15
2024-07-08 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 0.73 lb 1

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1974-07-02 Standard gill nets 1.5 (below normal) 2.5 – 45.0 1.07 lb 3
1974-07-02 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.7 – 25.7 0.40 lb 1
2004-07-19 Standard trap nets 0.6 (below normal) 0.7 – 25.7 0.65 lb 3
2004-07-19 Standard gill nets 3.5 (normal) 2.5 – 45.0 0.60 lb 14
2010-07-19 Standard trap nets 1.6 (normal) 0.7 – 25.7 0.74 lb 8
2010-07-19 Standard gill nets 1.5 (below normal) 2.5 – 45.0 1.11 lb 3
1995-07-17 Standard trap nets 2.1 (normal) 0.7 – 25.7 0.61 lb 17
1995-07-17 Standard gill nets 34.5 (normal) 2.5 – 45.0 0.43 lb 138
1999-07-19 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.7 – 25.7 0.54 lb 8
1999-07-19 Standard gill nets 23.3 (normal) 2.5 – 45.0 0.59 lb 93
1984-06-18 Standard trap nets 1.2 (normal) 0.7 – 25.7 0.52 lb 6
1984-06-18 Standard gill nets 6.5 (normal) 2.5 – 45.0 0.48 lb 13
2016-07-13 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 2.5 – 45.0 1.79 lb 1
2024-07-08 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.7 – 25.7 1.26 lb 1

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1974-07-02 Standard trap nets 1.0 — 0.63 lb 3
2004-07-19 Standard trap nets 5.8 — 0.30 lb 29
2010-07-19 15-ft beach seine 6.0 — — 24
2010-07-19 Standard trap nets 2.6 — 0.12 lb 13
1995-07-17 Survey seining 0.5 — 0.09 lb 1
1995-07-17 Standard gill nets 1.0 — 0.23 lb 4
1995-07-17 Standard trap nets 10.0 — 0.17 lb 80
1999-07-19 Standard gill nets 0.5 — 0.09 lb 2
1999-07-19 Standard trap nets 6.0 — 0.25 lb 54
2023-08-30 15-ft beach seine 0.5 — — 1
2023-08-30 50-ft beach seine 6.3 — — 25
2023-08-30 Standard trap nets 0.9 — 0.25 lb 8
2023-08-30 Backpack electrofishing 2.9 — — 3
1984-06-18 Standard gill nets 3.0 — 0.13 lb 6
1984-06-18 Standard trap nets 4.4 — 0.22 lb 22
2016-07-13 Standard gill nets 0.5 — 0.14 lb 1
2016-07-13 Standard trap nets 3.3 — 0.34 lb 26
2024-07-08 Backpack electrofishing 4.4 — — 6
2024-07-08 Standard trap nets 2.4 — 0.24 lb 19
2024-07-08 50-ft beach seine 10.5 — — 63

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1974-07-02 Standard trap nets 67.7 (above normal) 7.5 – 62.5 0.21 lb 203
2004-07-19 Standard gill nets 0.8 — 0.11 lb 3
2004-07-19 Standard trap nets 43.0 (normal) 7.5 – 62.5 0.08 lb 215
2010-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 8.5 — — 5
2010-07-19 15-ft beach seine 9.8 — — 39
2010-07-19 Standard gill nets 8.5 — 0.13 lb 17
2010-07-19 Standard trap nets 56.6 (normal) 7.5 – 62.5 0.12 lb 283
1995-07-17 Survey seining 39.5 — — 79
1995-07-17 Standard gill nets 21.5 — 0.19 lb 86
1995-07-17 Standard trap nets 36.4 (normal) 7.5 – 62.5 0.11 lb 291
1999-07-19 Standard gill nets 8.3 — 0.15 lb 33
1999-07-19 Standard trap nets 50.0 (normal) 7.5 – 62.5 0.14 lb 450
2023-08-30 Backpack electrofishing 35.0 — — 36
2023-08-30 15-ft beach seine 12.5 — — 25
2023-08-30 50-ft beach seine 61.3 — — 245
2023-08-30 Standard trap nets 7.0 (below normal) 7.5 – 62.5 0.10 lb 63
1984-06-18 Standard gill nets 3.5 — 0.17 lb 7
1984-06-18 Standard trap nets 61.0 (normal) 7.5 – 62.5 0.20 lb 305
2016-07-13 Standard gill nets 16.5 — 0.13 lb 33
2016-07-13 Standard trap nets 29.4 (normal) 7.5 – 62.5 0.09 lb 235
2024-07-08 Standard gill nets 4.0 — 0.11 lb 8
2024-07-08 Backpack electrofishing 7.4 — — 10
2024-07-08 Standard trap nets 17.8 (normal) 7.5 – 62.5 0.09 lb 142
2024-07-08 50-ft beach seine 60.7 — — 364

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1974-07-02 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.10 lb 1
1974-07-02 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 2.0 – 27.9 0.10 lb 1
2004-07-19 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.15 lb 1
2010-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 3.4 — — 2
2010-07-19 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 1
1995-07-17 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.06 lb 1
1995-07-17 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 2.0 – 27.9 0.06 lb 2
1999-07-19 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.07 lb 1
1999-07-19 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 2.0 – 27.9 0.09 lb 1
2023-08-30 Backpack electrofishing 2.9 — — 3
2023-08-30 50-ft beach seine 2.5 — — 10
1984-06-18 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.10 lb 1
1984-06-18 Standard gill nets 1.0 (below normal) 2.0 – 27.9 0.05 lb 2
2016-07-13 Standard gill nets 1.0 (below normal) 2.0 – 27.9 0.03 lb 2
2024-07-08 50-ft beach seine 1.2 — — 7
2024-07-08 Standard gill nets 1.0 (below normal) 2.0 – 27.9 0.07 lb 2
2024-07-08 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.05 lb 1

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1974-07-02 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 4.30 lb 1
2004-07-19 Survey seining 2.0 — — 4
2004-07-19 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 0.8 1.59 lb 2
2004-07-19 Standard trap nets 0.8 (above normal) 0.2 – 0.7 0.45 lb 4
2010-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 8.5 — — 5
2010-07-19 15-ft beach seine 4.3 — — 17
2010-07-19 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 0.66 lb 2
1995-07-17 Survey seining 2.5 — 0.01 lb 5
1995-07-17 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 0.8 1.22 lb 3
1995-07-17 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 0.52 lb 5
1999-07-19 Standard electrofishing 19.0 — 0.80 lb 9
1999-07-19 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.8 2.27 lb 1
1999-07-19 Standard trap nets 0.8 (above normal) 0.2 – 0.7 1.23 lb 7
2023-08-30 Backpack electrofishing 29.2 — — 30
2023-08-30 15-ft beach seine 7.0 — — 14
2023-08-30 50-ft beach seine 13.3 — — 53
2023-08-30 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.7 0.10 lb 1
2016-07-13 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 0.93 lb 5
2024-07-08 50-ft beach seine 8.3 — — 50
2024-07-08 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 0.8 1.55 lb 1
2024-07-08 Backpack electrofishing 4.4 — — 6
2024-07-08 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.7 0.40 lb 1

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1974-07-02 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.5 – 7.5 0.40 lb 1
1974-07-02 Standard trap nets 1.7 (normal) 0.9 – 5.7 0.48 lb 5
2004-07-19 Standard gill nets 2.5 (normal) 0.5 – 7.5 0.84 lb 10
2004-07-19 Standard trap nets 4.2 (normal) 0.9 – 5.7 0.73 lb 21
2010-07-19 Standard gill nets 1.5 (normal) 0.5 – 7.5 0.61 lb 3
2010-07-19 Standard trap nets 1.6 (normal) 0.9 – 5.7 0.85 lb 8
1995-07-17 Standard gill nets 12.3 (above normal) 0.5 – 7.5 0.48 lb 49
1995-07-17 Standard trap nets 3.0 (normal) 0.9 – 5.7 0.41 lb 24
1999-07-19 Standard gill nets 3.8 (normal) 0.5 – 7.5 0.37 lb 15
1999-07-19 Standard trap nets 3.6 (normal) 0.9 – 5.7 0.37 lb 32
2023-08-30 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.9 – 5.7 0.54 lb 1
1984-06-18 Standard gill nets 26.5 (above normal) 0.5 – 7.5 0.45 lb 53
1984-06-18 Standard trap nets 26.4 (above normal) 0.9 – 5.7 0.65 lb 132
2016-07-13 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.5 – 7.5 0.71 lb 1
2016-07-13 Standard trap nets 2.5 (normal) 0.9 – 5.7 0.85 lb 20
2024-07-08 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.9 – 5.7 0.70 lb 8

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1974-07-02 Standard trap nets 6.0 (above normal) 0.7 – 4.2 0.16 lb 18
2004-07-19 Survey seining 1.5 — — 3
2004-07-19 Standard trap nets 9.6 (above normal) 0.7 – 4.2 0.11 lb 48
2010-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 3.4 — — 2
2010-07-19 15-ft beach seine 3.0 — — 12
2010-07-19 Standard gill nets 2.5 — 0.12 lb 5
2010-07-19 Standard trap nets 3.6 (normal) 0.7 – 4.2 0.16 lb 18
1995-07-17 Survey seining 1.0 — 0.04 lb 2
1995-07-17 Standard gill nets 5.5 — 0.18 lb 22
1995-07-17 Standard trap nets 5.6 (above normal) 0.7 – 4.2 0.12 lb 45
1999-07-19 Standard gill nets 1.0 — 0.24 lb 4
1999-07-19 Standard trap nets 7.1 (above normal) 0.7 – 4.2 0.20 lb 64
2023-08-30 Backpack electrofishing 8.8 — — 9
2023-08-30 15-ft beach seine 3.0 — — 6
2023-08-30 50-ft beach seine 8.3 — — 33
2023-08-30 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.7 – 4.2 0.16 lb 8
1984-06-18 Standard gill nets 1.5 — 0.13 lb 3
1984-06-18 Standard trap nets 4.8 (above normal) 0.7 – 4.2 0.15 lb 24
2016-07-13 Standard gill nets 1.0 — 0.09 lb 2
2016-07-13 Standard trap nets 3.4 (normal) 0.7 – 4.2 0.13 lb 27
2024-07-08 Backpack electrofishing 11.1 — — 15
2024-07-08 Standard trap nets 2.9 (normal) 0.7 – 4.2 0.11 lb 23
2024-07-08 50-ft beach seine 37.8 — — 227

Bowfin

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2004-07-19 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 0.95 lb 1
2004-07-19 Standard trap nets 1.2 (normal) 0.4 – 1.3 3.06 lb 6
2010-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 1.7 — — 1
2010-07-19 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.4 – 1.3 2.75 lb 4
1995-07-17 Standard gill nets 2.3 (above normal) 0.2 – 0.8 2.72 lb 9
1995-07-17 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.3 2.34 lb 3
1999-07-19 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 1.61 lb 1
1999-07-19 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.4 – 1.3 2.74 lb 4
2023-08-30 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.4 – 1.3 2.72 lb 5
1984-06-18 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 2.10 lb 1
1984-06-18 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.4 – 1.3 3.00 lb 5
2016-07-13 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 2.21 lb 1
2016-07-13 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.3 2.15 lb 3
2024-07-08 Backpack electrofishing 2.2 — — 3
2024-07-08 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.4 – 1.3 1.60 lb 7

CNM

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2010-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 3.4 — 2
2023-08-30 Backpack electrofishing 16.5 — 17
2024-07-08 Backpack electrofishing 2.2 — 3
2024-07-08 50-ft beach seine 0.2 — 1

BCS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2010-07-19 Backpack electrofishing 56.1 — 33
2010-07-19 15-ft beach seine 27.3 — 109
2023-08-30 50-ft beach seine 17.3 — 69
2023-08-30 Backpack electrofishing 5.8 — 6
2023-08-30 15-ft beach seine 1.5 — 3
2024-07-08 Backpack electrofishing 11.1 — 15
2024-07-08 50-ft beach seine 12.0 — 72

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1995-07-17 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.2 – 6.3 5.18 lb 1

FCF

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1995-07-17 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 12.13 lb 1

Golden Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1999-07-19 Standard gill nets 1.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.5 0.07 lb 6
2024-07-08 Backpack electrofishing 15.5 — — 21
2024-07-08 50-ft beach seine 1.0 — — 6

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1999-07-19 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.2 0.94 lb 1

Johnny Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2023-08-30 Backpack electrofishing 1.9 — 2
2024-07-08 Backpack electrofishing 0.7 — 1

Tadpole Madtom

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2023-08-30 Backpack electrofishing 1.0 — 1

Iowa Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2023-08-30 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — 1
2024-07-08 Backpack electrofishing 2.2 — 3
2024-07-08 50-ft beach seine 1.5 — 9

BNS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2024-07-08 Backpack electrofishing 3.0 — 4

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Nearby Bait & Tackle

Angler's Paradise Reel Repair

Spring Lake Park, MN

(612) 554-5052

★ 4.6

Bait & Tackle Shop

Lino Lakes, MN

(651) 340-0249

★ 4.9

Bill's Superette

Nowthen, MN

(763) 241-5576

★ 4.2

Bitemylures

Oak Grove, MN

(651) 492-4455

Buck Up Outdoors

Elk River, MN

(612) 817-6597

Center Market One Stop

Centerville, MN

(651) 426-3460

★ 4.4

DICK'S Sporting Goods

Coon Rapids, MN

(763) 323-8611

★ 4

Gary's Custom Rod & Reel

Anoka, MN

(612) 810-6046

★ 4.7

Nearby Marinas

Big Marina Grill & Deli

Columbia Heights, MN

(763) 200-7825

★ 4.3

Rum River South County Park Pavilion

Anoka, MN

(763) 324-3300

★ 4.5

Spraungel Performance Marine

Anoka, MN

(612) 459-0064

★ 5

White Bear RV and Boat Storage

Lino Lakes, MN

(651) 429-0182

★ 4.6

A-1 RV AND BOAT STORAGE

North Branch, MN

(651) 895-7883

★ 5

Across the Lake Services

Pine City, MN

(320) 279-2903

★ 5

Resorts & Lodges Near East Twin

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Avatan Nudist Club
Fishing Resort East Bethel

(763) 434-4922
Ham Lake Resort
Fishing Resort Ham Lake

(763) 434-9492

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Fish Species

Species known to inhabit East Twin. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Black BullheadBlack CrappieBluegillBowfin (Dogfish)Brown BullheadGreen SunfishHybrid SunfishLargemouth BassNorthern PikePumpkinseedYellow BullheadYellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near East Twin

Average Joes Bowfishing
Fishing Guide

(763) 208-5717
David Holmes Guiding LLC
Fishing Guide

(651) 269-7644
Sportsman's Warehouse
Fishing Guide

(651) 502-7700

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Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.