West Twin Lake fishing

Fishing at West Twin Lake is on a natural lake, stocked with Tiger Muskie, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Yellow Perch, and 2 more. It is stocked about 0.4 times a year since 1980, most often in June and August. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, and Bluegill.

Last stocked

June 9, 2026

Plants on record

20

Since 1980

Species recorded

2

Surface acres

1,308.2

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Nearest town
Lewiston
Boat ramp
Yes
Fee required
Yes
Facilities
restrooms, dock

A 1,307-acre lake straddling the Montmorency/Otsego county line near Lewiston. A DNR-listed public boating access site (1 lane, 1 pier) is administered by Otsego Lake State Park; a Recreation Passport is required. 1 toilet on site.

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How West Twin Lake is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the third week of June. In 2026 it was June 9, 2026, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 32 years between 1980 and 2026.

About 562 reported fish per acre, 6th most of 9 lakes in Montmorency County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish at West Twin Lake

Fishing West Twin Lake is most likely to be for Walleye. Walleye accounts for 14 of 20 plants on record, ahead of Tiger Muskie.

Walleye 14 plants
Plants
14 of 20
Last stocked
June 9, 2026

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Tiger Muskie 6 plants
Plants
6 of 20
Last stocked
September 25, 1990

Seasons and rigs are on the Tiger Muskie guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 4,0001980
  • 4,0001982
  • 4,0001984
  • 4,0001986
  • 5271988
  • 4,0001990
  • 97,9972011
  • 91,0442013
  • 68,9292014
  • 65,0102016
  • 116,6292018
  • 64,9872021
  • 68,8432022
  • 65,5092024
  • 75,3602026

Stocking history

Showing 15 of 20 plants Showing 20 plants

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 9, 2026 Walleye 75,360 report
June 11, 2024 Walleye 136 report
June 11, 2024 Walleye 623 report
June 11, 2024 Walleye 64,750 report
June 15, 2022 Walleye 68,843 report
June 17, 2021 Walleye 21,725 report
June 15, 2021 Walleye 43,262 report
June 11, 2018 Walleye 116,629 report
June 7, 2016 Walleye 65,010 report
June 16, 2014 Walleye 68,929 report
June 20, 2013 Walleye 22,680 report
June 19, 2013 Walleye 68,364 report
June 16, 2011 Walleye 31,190 report
June 13, 2011 Walleye 66,807 report
September 25, 1990 Tiger Muskie 4,000 report
October 6, 1988 Tiger Muskie 527 report
October 13, 1986 Tiger Muskie 4,000 report
August 23, 1984 Tiger Muskie 4,000 report
August 5, 1982 Tiger Muskie 4,000 report
August 14, 1980 Tiger Muskie 4,000 report
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Species found here

Confirmed present independent of the stocking records above, not from a stocking event.

  • Largemouth bass : Part of the diverse predator community documented in a 2009 fish-community survey; not in the state stocking data for this lake. (source)
  • Smallmouth bass : Part of the diverse predator community documented in a 2009 fish-community survey; not in the state stocking data for this lake. (source)
  • Northern pike : 66 captured in a 2015 spring survey, growing about 3 inches longer than the statewide average at age; not in the state stocking data for this lake. (source)
  • Yellow perch : Part of the panfish community documented in a 2009 fish-community survey; not in the state stocking data for this lake. (source)
  • Bluegill : Part of the panfish community documented in a 2009 fish-community survey; not in the state stocking data for this lake. (source)
  • Pumpkinseed : Part of the panfish community documented in a 2009 fish-community survey; not in the state stocking data for this lake. (source)

Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.

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