Minnesota Fishing Guide

West Twin

Lyon County, Minnesota — DOW #42007400

91 Surveys
219.96
Acres
10 ft
Max Depth
0
9
Fish Species
0
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DNR Fish Surveys

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

Iowa Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2018-06-26 Backpack electrofishing 2.0 — 2
2018-06-26 50-ft beach seine 2.6 — 26
2018-08-24 Backpack electrofishing 17.2 — 18
2018-08-24 50-ft beach seine 0.8 — 6

Green Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-06-26 Backpack electrofishing 118.2 — — 115
2018-06-26 50-ft beach seine 0.5 — — 5
2005-06-27 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.2 – 1.9 0.22 lb 4
2005-06-27 Survey seining 0.8 — — 3
2024-06-03 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.9 0.11 lb 1
2018-08-24 Backpack electrofishing 81.4 — — 85
2018-08-24 50-ft beach seine 1.5 — — 12
2017-06-15 Backpack electrofishing 83.6 — — 59
2017-06-15 50-ft beach seine 0.5 — — 2

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-06-26 Backpack electrofishing 97.6 — — 95
2018-06-26 50-ft beach seine 238.9 — — 2389
2005-06-27 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.2 – 20.0 0.58 lb 2
1986-07-23 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 1.2 – 20.0 0.35 lb 2
2024-06-03 Standard trap nets 9.7 (normal) 1.2 – 20.0 0.21 lb 58
2024-06-03 Standard gill nets 7.0 — 0.22 lb 7
2017-06-12 Standard trap nets 3.0 (normal) 1.2 – 20.0 0.27 lb 18
2017-06-12 Standard gill nets 0.5 — 0.60 lb 1
2018-08-24 Backpack electrofishing 19.1 — — 20
2018-08-24 50-ft beach seine 63.9 — — 511
2012-06-25 Standard trap nets 5.7 (normal) 1.2 – 20.0 0.41 lb 34
2017-06-15 50-ft beach seine 12.3 — — 49
2017-06-15 15-ft beach seine 2.2 — — 11
2019-04-26 Standard electrofishing 46.0 — 0.09 lb 23

Fathead Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2018-06-26 Backpack electrofishing 4.1 — 4
2005-06-27 Survey seining 350.0 — 1400
2018-08-24 Backpack electrofishing 1.0 — 1
2018-08-24 50-ft beach seine 2.5 — 20
2017-06-15 Backpack electrofishing 9.9 — 7

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-06-26 Backpack electrofishing 1.0 — — 1
2018-06-26 50-ft beach seine 0.9 — — 9
2016-06-20 Standard electrofishing 196.0 — 0.63 lb 196
2017-06-12 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.2 – 1.5 0.80 lb 2
2018-08-24 Backpack electrofishing 1.9 — — 2
2018-08-24 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 2
2012-06-25 Standard electrofishing 65.8 — 0.64 lb 73
2012-06-25 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.2 – 1.5 0.11 lb 1
2019-04-26 Standard electrofishing 10.0 — 1.07 lb 5

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-06-26 Backpack electrofishing 19.5 — — 19
2018-06-26 50-ft beach seine 33.9 — — 339
2005-06-27 Standard trap nets 17.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 3.8 0.10 lb 104
2005-06-27 Survey seining 5.0 — — 20
2005-06-27 Standard gill nets 230.0 (above normal) 2.7 – 25.0 0.05 lb 460
1986-07-23 Standard trap nets 1.9 (normal) 0.3 – 3.8 0.24 lb 19
1986-07-23 Standard gill nets 13.0 (normal) 2.7 – 25.0 0.35 lb 39
2024-06-03 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.3 – 3.8 0.08 lb 6
2024-06-03 Standard gill nets 81.0 (above normal) 2.7 – 25.0 0.06 lb 81
2017-06-12 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.3 – 3.8 0.37 lb 6
2017-06-12 Standard gill nets 126.0 (above normal) 2.7 – 25.0 0.20 lb 252
2018-08-24 Backpack electrofishing 6.7 — — 7
2018-08-24 50-ft beach seine 12.8 — — 102
2012-06-25 Standard trap nets 4.0 (above normal) 0.3 – 3.8 0.28 lb 24
2012-06-25 Standard gill nets 151.5 (above normal) 2.7 – 25.0 0.15 lb 303
2017-06-15 Backpack electrofishing 4.3 — — 3
2017-06-15 50-ft beach seine 58.3 — — 233
2019-04-26 Standard electrofishing 10.0 — 0.11 lb 5

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2018-06-26 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — 1

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-06-26 Backpack electrofishing 2.0 — — 2
2005-06-27 Standard gill nets 36.0 (normal) 30.3 – 150.6 0.20 lb 72
2005-06-27 Standard trap nets 24.3 (normal) 11.5 – 132.6 0.26 lb 146
1986-07-23 Standard gill nets 185.0 (above normal) 30.3 – 150.6 0.19 lb 555
1986-07-23 Standard trap nets 382.3 (above normal) 11.5 – 132.6 0.15 lb 3823
2024-06-03 Standard gill nets 11.0 (below normal) 30.3 – 150.6 0.97 lb 11
2024-06-03 Standard trap nets 6.3 (below normal) 11.5 – 132.6 0.95 lb 38
2017-06-12 Standard gill nets 91.5 (normal) 30.3 – 150.6 0.34 lb 183
2017-06-12 Standard trap nets 24.5 (normal) 11.5 – 132.6 0.34 lb 147
2018-08-24 Backpack electrofishing 7.7 — — 8
2012-06-25 Standard gill nets 71.5 (normal) 30.3 – 150.6 0.34 lb 143
2012-06-25 Standard trap nets 21.8 (normal) 11.5 – 132.6 0.24 lb 131
2017-06-15 50-ft beach seine 0.8 — — 3

Johnny Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2018-06-26 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — 1

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1986-07-23 Standard gill nets 1.7 (normal) 1.1 – 8.0 2.88 lb 5
1986-07-23 Standard trap nets 0.6 — 1.78 lb 6
2024-06-03 Standard gill nets 10.0 (above normal) 1.1 – 8.0 2.96 lb 10
2024-06-03 Standard trap nets 1.0 — 3.16 lb 6
2017-06-12 Standard gill nets 4.5 (normal) 1.1 – 8.0 4.82 lb 9
2017-06-12 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 6.12 lb 2
2012-06-25 Standard gill nets 4.0 (normal) 1.1 – 8.0 4.19 lb 8
2012-06-25 Standard trap nets 0.5 — 4.01 lb 3

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1986-07-23 Standard gill nets 14.7 (normal) 2.3 – 18.1 2.19 lb 44
1986-07-23 Standard trap nets 1.2 (normal) 0.5 – 3.0 1.10 lb 12
2024-06-03 Standard gill nets 3.0 (normal) 2.3 – 18.1 4.04 lb 3
2024-06-03 Standard trap nets 4.0 (above normal) 0.5 – 3.0 5.18 lb 24
2017-06-12 Standard gill nets 1.5 (below normal) 2.3 – 18.1 1.89 lb 3
2012-06-25 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 2.3 – 18.1 0.82 lb 1
2019-04-26 Standard electrofishing 2.0 — 2.31 lb 1

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2017-06-12 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.6 1

Smallmouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2012-06-25 Standard electrofishing 0.9 — 2.20 lb 1

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Nearby Bait & Tackle

Ace Home & Hardware

Marshall, MN

(507) 532-3296

★ 4.5

Action Sports

Marshall, MN

(507) 532-9649

★ 4.5

Barrels And Arrows

Marshall, MN

(507) 530-5877

★ 4

Borch's Sporting Goods

Marshall, MN

(507) 532-4880

★ 4.3

Bott's Spot Sportscards & Collectibles LLC

Marshall, MN

(320) 808-7106

★ 4.9

Crystal Eyes Jigs LLC

Marshall, MN

(507) 360-1377

★ 5

Harbor Freight

Marshall, MN

(507) 706-6970

★ 4.7

Highway Bait Shop

Florence, MN

★ 5

Nearby Marinas

Boat Access

Russell, MN

★ 4

Independence Park, East Lyon Street

Marshall, MN

(507) 537-6760

★ 4.7

Ziegler CAT Marshall

Marshall, MN

(800) 325-4929

★ 4.8

LAKE SHETEK PUBLIC WATER ACCESS

Slayton, MN

★ 4

Lakes Marine & Sport

Slayton, MN

(507) 763-3320

★ 4.8

Private Landing @ Schreier’s on Shetek

Currie, MN

(507) 227-7754

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Fish Species

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

Black BullheadBluegillGreen SunfishHybrid SunfishLargemouth BassNorthern PikeWalleyeWhite SuckerYellow Perch

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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.