Lower Twin

Wadena County, Minnesota — DOW #80003000

282 Surveys

Invasive Species Alert

Lower Twin has confirmed populations of:

faucet snail
zebra mussel

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251.91

Acres

26 ft

Max Depth

Fish Species

Local Guides

DNR Fish Surveys

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

Brown Bullhead

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2003-07-07	Standard trap nets	0.6 (normal)	0.4 – 2.1	0.80 lb	5
2003-07-07	Standard gill nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.5 – 2.5	0.84 lb	2
2013-07-08	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.4 – 2.1	1.36 lb	1
2013-07-08	Standard gill nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.5 – 2.5	1.32 lb	1
1988-06-22	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.4 – 2.1	0.70 lb	1
1988-06-22	Standard gill nets	1.8 (normal)	0.5 – 2.5	0.47 lb	7
2023-07-10	Standard trap nets	0.8 (normal)	0.4 – 2.1	0.72 lb	7
2023-07-10	Standard gill nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.5 – 2.5	1.07 lb	2
2008-07-07	Standard gill nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.5 – 2.5	1.04 lb	3
2021-07-19	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.4 – 2.1	1.00 lb	1
1998-06-22	Standard trap nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.4 – 2.1	1.07 lb	3
1982-06-23	Standard trap nets	1.7 (normal)	0.4 – 2.1	0.68 lb	15
2018-07-09	Standard trap nets	0.7 (normal)	0.4 – 2.1	1.24 lb	6

Yellow Perch

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2003-07-07	Standard trap nets	2.6 (normal)	0.5 – 3.3	0.07 lb	23
2003-07-07	Standard gill nets	48.3 (above normal)	3.4 – 43.6	0.04 lb	435
2013-07-08	Standard trap nets	0.7 (normal)	0.5 – 3.3	0.13 lb	6
2013-07-08	Standard gill nets	95.9 (above normal)	3.4 – 43.6	0.16 lb	863
1988-06-22	Standard trap nets	1.8 (normal)	0.5 – 3.3	0.11 lb	18
1988-06-22	Standard gill nets	205.0 (above normal)	3.4 – 43.6	0.16 lb	820
2023-07-10	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.5 – 3.3	0.14 lb	1
2023-07-10	Standard gill nets	52.5 (above normal)	3.4 – 43.6	0.16 lb	315
2008-07-07	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.5 – 3.3	0.07 lb	1
2008-07-07	Standard gill nets	54.0 (above normal)	3.4 – 43.6	0.12 lb	486
2021-07-19	50-ft beach seine	0.3	—	—	1
2021-07-19	15-ft beach seine	0.8	—	—	3
2021-07-19	Backpack electrofishing	2.9	—	—	3
2021-07-19	Standard trap nets	0.7 (normal)	0.5 – 3.3	0.13 lb	6
1998-06-22	Standard trap nets	12.9 (above normal)	0.5 – 3.3	0.03 lb	116
1998-06-22	Standard gill nets	77.2 (above normal)	3.4 – 43.6	0.05 lb	695
1982-06-23	Standard trap nets	7.3 (above normal)	0.5 – 3.3	0.24 lb	66
1982-06-23	Standard gill nets	23.3 (normal)	3.4 – 43.6	0.18 lb	93
2018-07-09	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.5 – 3.3	0.08 lb	2
2018-07-09	Standard gill nets	58.3 (above normal)	3.4 – 43.6	0.17 lb	350
2018-07-26	Backpack electrofishing	2.4	—	—	1

Yellow Bullhead

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2003-07-07	Standard gill nets	1.4 (normal)	1.0 – 10.5	0.98 lb	13
2003-07-07	Standard trap nets	0.9 (below normal)	1.3 – 9.8	0.85 lb	8
2013-07-08	Standard gill nets	0.4 (below normal)	1.0 – 10.5	1.01 lb	4
2013-07-08	Standard trap nets	0.6 (below normal)	1.3 – 9.8	1.09 lb	5
1988-06-22	Standard gill nets	2.0 (normal)	1.0 – 10.5	0.65 lb	8
1988-06-22	Standard trap nets	1.3 (normal)	1.3 – 9.8	0.62 lb	13
2023-07-10	Standard gill nets	1.8 (normal)	1.0 – 10.5	1.04 lb	11
2023-07-10	Standard trap nets	0.4 (below normal)	1.3 – 9.8	1.60 lb	4
2021-07-19	Standard trap nets	1.3 (normal)	1.3 – 9.8	1.10 lb	12
1998-06-22	Standard trap nets	0.6 (below normal)	1.3 – 9.8	1.04 lb	5
1982-06-23	Standard trap nets	3.0 (normal)	1.3 – 9.8	0.45 lb	27
2018-07-09	Standard gill nets	1.0 (normal)	1.0 – 10.5	0.98 lb	6
2018-07-09	Standard trap nets	1.1 (below normal)	1.3 – 9.8	0.66 lb	10

Northern Pike

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2003-07-07	Standard gill nets	11.2 (above normal)	3.5 – 10.5	1.69 lb	101
2003-07-07	Standard trap nets	0.8	—	1.46 lb	7
2013-07-08	Standard gill nets	5.0 (normal)	3.5 – 10.5	2.07 lb	45
2013-07-08	Standard trap nets	0.3	—	2.12 lb	3
1988-06-22	Standard gill nets	14.0 (above normal)	3.5 – 10.5	1.59 lb	56
2023-07-10	Standard gill nets	2.7 (below normal)	3.5 – 10.5	3.75 lb	16
2023-07-10	Standard trap nets	1.1	—	1.67 lb	10
2008-07-07	Standard gill nets	4.3 (normal)	3.5 – 10.5	2.15 lb	39
2008-07-07	Standard trap nets	0.3	—	1.12 lb	3
2021-07-19	50-ft beach seine	0.3	—	—	1
2021-07-19	Standard trap nets	0.8	—	3.81 lb	7
1998-06-22	Standard gill nets	11.6 (above normal)	3.5 – 10.5	1.33 lb	104
1998-06-22	Standard trap nets	0.4	—	1.62 lb	4
1982-06-23	Standard gill nets	8.3 (normal)	3.5 – 10.5	2.20 lb	33
1982-06-23	Standard trap nets	0.2	—	1.50 lb	2
2018-07-09	Standard gill nets	9.2 (normal)	3.5 – 10.5	3.14 lb	55
2018-07-09	Standard trap nets	0.4	—	1.35 lb	4

Smallmouth Bass

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2003-07-07	Standard electrofishing	5.7	—	2.59 lb	6
2003-07-07	Standard gill nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.2 – 1.4	3.13 lb	1
2013-07-08	Standard gill nets	0.4 (normal)	0.2 – 1.4	1.71 lb	4
2008-07-07	Standard gill nets	0.2 (normal)	0.2 – 1.4	2.51 lb	2
2021-07-19	Backpack electrofishing	1.0	—	—	1
2021-07-19	50-ft beach seine	4.0	—	—	12
2021-07-19	15-ft beach seine	1.0	—	—	4
2018-07-09	Standard gill nets	1.2 (normal)	0.2 – 1.4	1.88 lb	7
2018-07-26	15-ft beach seine	1.7	—	—	5

Common Carp

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2003-07-07	Standard gill nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.2 – 1.5	6.00 lb	1
2003-07-07	Standard trap nets	0.3 (normal)	0.2 – 0.6	7.64 lb	3
2013-07-08	Standard trap nets	0.3 (normal)	0.2 – 0.6	4.81 lb	3
1988-06-22	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.2 – 0.6	5.50 lb	1
2008-07-07	Standard gill nets	0.2 (normal)	0.2 – 1.5	7.46 lb	2

Rock Bass

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2003-07-07	Standard gill nets	1.4 (normal)	0.3 – 1.9	0.29 lb	13
2003-07-07	Standard trap nets	1.8 (normal)	0.5 – 1.8	0.32 lb	16
2013-07-08	Standard gill nets	1.1 (normal)	0.3 – 1.9	0.31 lb	10
2013-07-08	Standard trap nets	0.6 (normal)	0.5 – 1.8	0.41 lb	5
1988-06-22	Standard gill nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.9	0.30 lb	1
1988-06-22	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.5 – 1.8	0.30 lb	2
2023-07-10	Standard gill nets	0.3 (normal)	0.3 – 1.9	0.32 lb	2
2023-07-10	Standard trap nets	0.9 (normal)	0.5 – 1.8	0.38 lb	8
2008-07-07	Standard gill nets	0.3 (normal)	0.3 – 1.9	0.28 lb	3
2008-07-07	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.5 – 1.8	0.20 lb	1
2021-07-19	50-ft beach seine	0.3	—	—	1
2021-07-19	15-ft beach seine	0.3	—	—	1
2021-07-19	Backpack electrofishing	2.9	—	—	3
2021-07-19	Standard trap nets	0.7 (normal)	0.5 – 1.8	0.25 lb	6
1998-06-22	Standard gill nets	0.3 (normal)	0.3 – 1.9	0.63 lb	3
1998-06-22	Standard trap nets	0.8 (normal)	0.5 – 1.8	0.11 lb	7
1982-06-23	Standard gill nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.9	0.10 lb	1
1982-06-23	Standard trap nets	1.0 (normal)	0.5 – 1.8	0.28 lb	9
2018-07-09	Standard gill nets	0.5 (normal)	0.3 – 1.9	0.17 lb	3
2018-07-09	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.5 – 1.8	0.37 lb	1

Black Crappie

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2003-07-07	Standard electrofishing	0.9	—	0.56 lb	1
2003-07-07	Standard gill nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.6 – 3.5	0.62 lb	3
2003-07-07	Standard trap nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.7 – 3.4	0.57 lb	3
2013-07-08	Standard gill nets	2.0 (normal)	0.6 – 3.5	0.66 lb	18
2013-07-08	Standard trap nets	0.6 (below normal)	0.7 – 3.4	0.32 lb	5
2023-07-10	Standard gill nets	2.0 (normal)	0.6 – 3.5	0.24 lb	12
2023-07-10	Standard trap nets	1.1 (normal)	0.7 – 3.4	0.42 lb	10
2008-07-07	Standard gill nets	3.4 (normal)	0.6 – 3.5	0.46 lb	31
2008-07-07	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.7 – 3.4	0.67 lb	2
2021-07-19	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.7 – 3.4	0.44 lb	1
1998-06-22	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.7 – 3.4	1.31 lb	1
1982-06-23	Standard gill nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.6 – 3.5	0.25 lb	1
1982-06-23	Standard trap nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.7 – 3.4	0.75 lb	3
2018-07-09	Standard gill nets	1.3 (normal)	0.6 – 3.5	0.23 lb	8
2018-07-09	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.7 – 3.4	0.39 lb	1

Shorthead Redhorse

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2003-07-07	Standard gill nets	5.3 (above normal)	0.2 – 0.8	1.51 lb	48
2003-07-07	Standard trap nets	6.9 (above normal)	0.2 – 1.8	1.92 lb	62
2013-07-08	Standard gill nets	0.9 (above normal)	0.2 – 0.8	1.69 lb	8
2013-07-08	Standard trap nets	2.0 (above normal)	0.2 – 1.8	3.95 lb	18
1988-06-22	Standard gill nets	5.0 (above normal)	0.2 – 0.8	1.16 lb	20
1988-06-22	Standard trap nets	2.4 (above normal)	0.2 – 1.8	4.17 lb	24
2023-07-10	Standard gill nets	14.7 (above normal)	0.2 – 0.8	1.59 lb	88
2023-07-10	Standard trap nets	0.7 (normal)	0.2 – 1.8	2.28 lb	6
2008-07-07	Standard gill nets	15.3 (above normal)	0.2 – 0.8	1.61 lb	138
2008-07-07	Standard trap nets	3.0 (above normal)	0.2 – 1.8	4.28 lb	27
2021-07-19	Standard trap nets	0.3 (normal)	0.2 – 1.8	1.85 lb	3
1998-06-22	Standard gill nets	1.4 (above normal)	0.2 – 0.8	1.23 lb	13
1998-06-22	Standard trap nets	5.3 (above normal)	0.2 – 1.8	3.95 lb	48
2018-07-09	Standard gill nets	3.0 (above normal)	0.2 – 0.8	1.78 lb	18

Walleye

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2003-07-07	Standard gill nets	5.9 (above normal)	1.3 – 5.0	1.56 lb	53
2003-07-07	Standard trap nets	0.8 (above normal)	0.3 – 0.7	2.37 lb	7
2013-07-08	Standard gill nets	3.1 (normal)	1.3 – 5.0	2.20 lb	28
2013-07-08	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 0.7	3.35 lb	1
1988-06-22	Standard gill nets	2.0 (normal)	1.3 – 5.0	1.65 lb	8
2023-07-10	Standard gill nets	4.5 (normal)	1.3 – 5.0	2.75 lb	27
2023-07-10	Standard trap nets	0.4 (normal)	0.3 – 0.7	5.16 lb	4
2008-07-07	Standard gill nets	2.9 (normal)	1.3 – 5.0	2.16 lb	26
2021-07-19	Standard trap nets	0.3 (normal)	0.3 – 0.7	4.75 lb	3
1998-06-22	Standard gill nets	2.3 (normal)	1.3 – 5.0	1.52 lb	21
1998-06-22	Standard trap nets	0.3 (normal)	0.3 – 0.7	3.58 lb	3
1982-06-23	Standard gill nets	2.3 (normal)	1.3 – 5.0	0.75 lb	9
1982-06-23	Standard trap nets	0.7 (normal)	0.3 – 0.7	4.71 lb	6
2018-07-09	Standard gill nets	3.8 (normal)	1.3 – 5.0	2.08 lb	23
2018-07-09	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 0.7	6.08 lb	1

Hybrid Sunfish

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2003-07-07	Standard trap nets	0.1	—	0.04 lb	1
2018-07-09	Standard trap nets	0.2	—	0.41 lb	2

Bluegill

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2003-07-07	Standard gill nets	0.4	—	0.05 lb	4
2003-07-07	Standard trap nets	6.9 (normal)	6.1 – 46.6	0.17 lb	62
2013-07-08	Standard gill nets	0.6	—	0.14 lb	5
2013-07-08	Standard trap nets	4.1 (below normal)	6.1 – 46.6	0.25 lb	37
1988-06-22	Standard gill nets	0.3	—	0.40 lb	1
1988-06-22	Standard trap nets	1.1 (below normal)	6.1 – 46.6	0.13 lb	11
2023-07-10	Standard gill nets	0.5	—	0.45 lb	3
2023-07-10	Standard trap nets	6.0 (below normal)	6.1 – 46.6	0.44 lb	54
2008-07-07	Standard gill nets	3.7	—	0.16 lb	33
2008-07-07	Standard trap nets	2.7 (below normal)	6.1 – 46.6	0.14 lb	24
2021-07-19	Backpack electrofishing	4.8	—	—	5
2021-07-19	Standard trap nets	8.1 (normal)	6.1 – 46.6	0.19 lb	73
2021-07-19	50-ft beach seine	1.3	—	—	4
2021-07-19	15-ft beach seine	8.3	—	—	33
1998-06-22	Standard trap nets	7.0 (normal)	6.1 – 46.6	0.05 lb	63
1982-06-23	Standard trap nets	5.2 (below normal)	6.1 – 46.6	0.23 lb	47
2018-07-09	Standard gill nets	4.2	—	0.19 lb	25
2018-07-09	Standard trap nets	13.8 (normal)	6.1 – 46.6	0.18 lb	124
2018-07-26	Backpack electrofishing	2.4	—	—	1

Pumpkinseed

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2003-07-07	Standard gill nets	3.1	—	0.12 lb	28
2003-07-07	Standard trap nets	4.3 (normal)	2.0 – 8.5	0.08 lb	39
2013-07-08	Standard gill nets	0.1	—	0.37 lb	1
2013-07-08	Standard trap nets	2.8 (normal)	2.0 – 8.5	0.20 lb	25
1988-06-22	Standard gill nets	0.8	—	0.13 lb	3
1988-06-22	Standard trap nets	2.0 (normal)	2.0 – 8.5	0.08 lb	20
2023-07-10	Standard gill nets	0.5	—	0.20 lb	3
2023-07-10	Standard trap nets	0.9 (below normal)	2.0 – 8.5	0.33 lb	8
2008-07-07	Standard gill nets	0.1	—	0.27 lb	1
2008-07-07	Standard trap nets	0.7 (below normal)	2.0 – 8.5	0.16 lb	6
2021-07-19	Backpack electrofishing	2.9	—	—	3
2021-07-19	Standard trap nets	3.8 (normal)	2.0 – 8.5	0.17 lb	34
2021-07-19	50-ft beach seine	1.7	—	—	5
2021-07-19	15-ft beach seine	1.5	—	—	6
1998-06-22	Standard trap nets	4.1 (normal)	2.0 – 8.5	0.12 lb	37
1982-06-23	Standard gill nets	0.3	—	0.10 lb	1
1982-06-23	Standard trap nets	3.6 (normal)	2.0 – 8.5	0.24 lb	32
2018-07-09	Standard gill nets	0.8	—	0.13 lb	5
2018-07-09	Standard trap nets	6.1 (normal)	2.0 – 8.5	0.15 lb	55

Bowfin

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2003-07-07	Standard gill nets	0.4 (normal)	0.3 – 0.6	4.28 lb	4
2003-07-07	Standard trap nets	1.2 (normal)	0.4 – 1.3	4.07 lb	11
2013-07-08	Standard trap nets	0.8 (normal)	0.4 – 1.3	5.50 lb	7
1988-06-22	Standard trap nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.4 – 1.3	0.47 lb	3
2023-07-10	Standard trap nets	0.4 (normal)	0.4 – 1.3	3.69 lb	4
2008-07-07	Standard gill nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 0.6	6.94 lb	1
2008-07-07	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.4 – 1.3	5.96 lb	2
2021-07-19	Standard trap nets	0.7 (normal)	0.4 – 1.3	4.64 lb	6
1998-06-22	Standard trap nets	0.7 (normal)	0.4 – 1.3	6.25 lb	6
2018-07-09	Standard trap nets	1.1 (normal)	0.4 – 1.3	4.36 lb	10

White Sucker

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2003-07-07	Standard gill nets	7.0 (above normal)	0.5 – 2.7	1.99 lb	63
2003-07-07	Standard trap nets	5.2 (above normal)	0.3 – 1.4	0.96 lb	47
2013-07-08	Standard gill nets	3.1 (above normal)	0.5 – 2.7	1.38 lb	28
2013-07-08	Standard trap nets	0.8 (normal)	0.3 – 1.4	2.39 lb	7
1988-06-22	Standard gill nets	17.3 (above normal)	0.5 – 2.7	2.01 lb	69
1988-06-22	Standard trap nets	1.4 (normal)	0.3 – 1.4	1.75 lb	14
2023-07-10	Standard gill nets	3.2 (above normal)	0.5 – 2.7	1.60 lb	19
2023-07-10	Standard trap nets	0.8 (normal)	0.3 – 1.4	2.54 lb	7
2008-07-07	Standard gill nets	1.1 (normal)	0.5 – 2.7	1.99 lb	10
2008-07-07	Standard trap nets	0.6 (normal)	0.3 – 1.4	2.37 lb	5
2021-07-19	Standard trap nets	0.3 (normal)	0.3 – 1.4	2.22 lb	3
1998-06-22	Standard gill nets	5.9 (above normal)	0.5 – 2.7	1.78 lb	53
1998-06-22	Standard trap nets	1.3 (normal)	0.3 – 1.4	1.76 lb	12
1982-06-23	Standard gill nets	14.0 (above normal)	0.5 – 2.7	2.24 lb	56
1982-06-23	Standard trap nets	5.2 (above normal)	0.3 – 1.4	2.11 lb	47
2018-07-09	Standard gill nets	8.0 (above normal)	0.5 – 2.7	1.41 lb	48
2018-07-09	Standard trap nets	1.0 (normal)	0.3 – 1.4	2.09 lb	9

GRR

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2013-07-08	Standard gill nets	0.6	—	3.96 lb	5
2013-07-08	Standard trap nets	1.6	—	4.32 lb	14
2023-07-10	Standard gill nets	1.8	—	2.99 lb	11
2023-07-10	Standard trap nets	1.0	—	3.27 lb	9
2021-07-19	Standard trap nets	0.2	—	4.33 lb	2
2018-07-09	Standard gill nets	0.5	—	2.53 lb	3
2018-07-09	Standard trap nets	0.6	—	2.78 lb	5

RRH

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2013-07-08	Standard gill nets	0.2	—	2.19 lb	2
2013-07-08	Standard trap nets	0.4	—	4.51 lb	4
2023-07-10	Standard gill nets	2.0	—	3.03 lb	12
2023-07-10	Standard trap nets	0.2	—	4.72 lb	2
2021-07-19	Standard trap nets	0.4	—	4.21 lb	4
2018-07-09	Standard gill nets	0.7	—	2.18 lb	4
2018-07-09	Standard trap nets	0.4	—	4.65 lb	4

Muskellunge

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2013-07-08	Standard gill nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.2 – 6.8	36.00 lb	1
2008-07-07	Standard gill nets	0.2 (normal)	0.2 – 6.8	31.44 lb	2
1998-06-22	Standard gill nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.2 – 6.8	3.09 lb	1

Black Bullhead

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1988-06-22	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 3.2	0.50 lb	1
1988-06-22	Standard gill nets	4.3 (normal)	0.8 – 7.7	0.50 lb	17
2023-07-10	Standard trap nets	0.4 (normal)	0.3 – 3.2	0.68 lb	4
2023-07-10	Standard gill nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.8 – 7.7	1.14 lb	2
1982-06-23	Standard trap nets	3.1 (normal)	0.3 – 3.2	0.62 lb	28
1982-06-23	Standard gill nets	0.5 (below normal)	0.8 – 7.7	1.25 lb	2

Largemouth Bass

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1988-06-22	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.3	0.30 lb	1
2023-07-10	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.3	3.10 lb	1
2008-07-07	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.3	2.50 lb	1
2021-07-19	50-ft beach seine	4.7	—	—	14
2021-07-19	15-ft beach seine	2.5	—	—	10
2021-07-19	Backpack electrofishing	9.6	—	—	10
2021-07-19	Standard trap nets	0.6 (normal)	0.3 – 1.3	0.15 lb	5
1998-06-22	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.3	0.53 lb	2
2018-07-09	Standard trap nets	0.3 (normal)	0.3 – 1.3	0.57 lb	3
2018-07-26	Backpack electrofishing	12.0	—	—	5
2018-07-26	15-ft beach seine	0.3	—	—	1

SLR

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2023-07-10	Standard trap nets	1.0	—	3.43 lb	9
2023-07-10	Standard gill nets	3.8	—	2.86 lb	23
2021-07-19	Standard trap nets	0.4	—	4.26 lb	4
2018-07-09	Standard trap nets	0.1	—	2.40 lb	1
2018-07-09	Standard gill nets	2.8	—	2.74 lb	17

GLR

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2023-07-10	Standard gill nets	0.7	—	0.42 lb	4
2023-07-10	Standard trap nets	0.1	—	2.08 lb	1
2018-07-09	Standard gill nets	0.2	—	2.41 lb	1
2018-07-09	Standard trap nets	0.1	—	6.19 lb	1

Tullibee (Cisco)

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2008-07-07	Standard gill nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.5 – 4.8	1.69 lb	2
1998-06-22	Standard gill nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.5 – 4.8	0.49 lb	2
1982-06-23	Standard gill nets	0.8 (normal)	0.5 – 4.8	1.25 lb	3
2018-07-09	Standard gill nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.5 – 4.8	1.25 lb	2

Johnny Darter

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2021-07-19	50-ft beach seine	0.3	—	1
2021-07-19	Backpack electrofishing	4.8	—	5
2018-07-26	50-ft beach seine	1.0	—	1

Iowa Darter

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2021-07-19	15-ft beach seine	0.3	—	1
2021-07-19	50-ft beach seine	0.3	—	1
2018-07-26	Backpack electrofishing	4.8	—	2
2018-07-26	15-ft beach seine	2.7	—	8

Common Shiner

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2021-07-19	50-ft beach seine	8.7	—	—	26
2021-07-19	Standard trap nets	0.2	—	0.05 lb	2
2018-07-26	50-ft beach seine	1.0	—	—	1

HHC

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2021-07-19	50-ft beach seine	4.0	—	12

Logperch

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2021-07-19	15-ft beach seine	3.8	—	15
2018-07-26	15-ft beach seine	0.7	—	2

BCS

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2021-07-19	50-ft beach seine	4.3	—	13
2021-07-19	15-ft beach seine	0.3	—	1
2018-07-26	Backpack electrofishing	2.4	—	1

CNM

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2021-07-19	Backpack electrofishing	1.9	—	2

BKF

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2021-07-19	Backpack electrofishing	1.0	—	1
2021-07-19	50-ft beach seine	0.3	—	1
2018-07-26	Backpack electrofishing	4.8	—	2

Mimic Shiner

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2021-07-19	50-ft beach seine	1.3	—	4

Bluntnose Minnow

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2021-07-19	50-ft beach seine	0.3	—	1

BNT

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1998-06-22	Standard gill nets	0.2	—	5.37 lb	2
1982-06-23	Standard gill nets	0.8	—	3.00 lb	3

RHS

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1982-06-23	Standard trap nets	4.2	—	4.95 lb	38

Tadpole Madtom

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2018-07-26	Backpack electrofishing	2.4	—	1

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Duck Lake Public Boat Access

Park Rapids, MN

★ 4.4

Wadena U--Stor & Lok

Wadena, MN

(888) 815-5643

★ 4.3

Bob's Boat Storage

Laporte, MN

(218) 224-2505

★ 4.8

Bradford & Blake Boat Storage

Hackensack, MN

(218) 348-9580

Captain Gary Leech Lake Pontoon Rental

Walker, MN

(218) 547-2231

★ 5

Charlie's Boat & Marine LLC

Park Rapids, MN

(218) 732-3451

★ 4.6

Resorts & Lodges Near Lower Twin

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(218) 564-4148

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Fish Species

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

Black Bullhead Black Crappie Bluegill Bowfin (Dogfish)Brown Bullhead Golden Redhorse Greater Redhorse Hybrid Sunfish Largemouth Bass Northern Pike Pumpkinseed River Redhorse Rock Bass Shorthead Redhorse Silver Redhorse Smallmouth Bass Tullibee (Cisco)Walleye White Sucker Yellow Bullhead Yellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Lower Twin

Big Fish Guide Service

Fishing Guide

(218) 255-4661

Crow Wing Outdoors, LLC

Fishing Guide

(218) 895-5663

The Outdoor Report

Fishing Guide

(218) 639-3130

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