West Twin Lake fishing

West Twin Lake fishing is stocked with Tiger Muskie and Walleye on a natural lake. Also recorded: Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Northern pike, Yellow perch, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and 1 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 and Rock bass, dawn and dusk for Largemouth bass and Smallmouth bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern pike, Yellow perch, and Bluegill.

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Last stocked
June 9, 2026
· Walleye
Plants on record
20
Since 1980
Species stocked
2 (+7 also recorded)
Surface acres
1,308.2

Fish at West Twin Lake

2 stocked · 7 confirmed present

Walleye Stocked · 14 plants · last June 9, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked June 9, 2026 · 14 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Walleye species guide
Tiger Muskie Stocked · 6 plants · last September 25, 1990

Last stocked September 25, 1990 · 6 plants

Tiger Muskie species guide

West Twin Lake is one of the area lakes where fishing can be relaxing. Anglers fishing West Twin Lake may catch yellow perch, blue gills, pumpkinseed sunfish, large or small mouth bass, walleye, northern pike or tiger muskies. (purelewiston.com, accessed October 5, 2026)

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How West Twin Lake is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

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

Fish stocked in 1980

4,000

Fish stocked in 1982

4,000

Fish stocked in 1984

4,000

Fish stocked in 1986

4,000

Fish stocked in 1988

527

Fish stocked in 1990

4,000

Fish stocked in 2011

97,997

Fish stocked in 2013

91,044

Fish stocked in 2014

68,929

Fish stocked in 2016

65,010

Fish stocked in 2018

116,629

Fish stocked in 2021

64,987

Fish stocked in 2022

68,843

Fish stocked in 2024

65,509

Fish stocked in 2026

75,360

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 9, 2026Walleye75,360–report
June 11, 2024Walleye623–report
June 11, 2024Walleye64,750–report
June 11, 2024Walleye136–report
June 15, 2022Walleye68,843–report
June 17, 2021Walleye21,725–report
June 15, 2021Walleye43,262–report
June 11, 2018Walleye116,629–report
June 7, 2016Walleye65,010–report
June 16, 2014Walleye68,929–report
June 20, 2013Walleye22,680–report
June 19, 2013Walleye68,364–report
June 16, 2011Walleye31,190–report
June 13, 2011Walleye66,807–report
September 25, 1990Tiger Muskie4,000–report
October 6, 1988Tiger Muskie527–report
October 13, 1986Tiger Muskie4,000–report
August 23, 1984Tiger Muskie4,000–report
August 5, 1982Tiger Muskie4,000–report
August 14, 1980Tiger Muskie4,000–report

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Nearest town
Lewiston
Facilities
restrooms, dock

A 1,307-acre lake beside Lewiston, in the southwest corner of Montmorency County and reaching into Otsego County. Its DNR boating access site, run by Otsego Lake State Park, has a hard-surface ramp in shallow water, 1 pier and a vault toilet.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you go.

Nearest lakes

East Twin Lake 2.1 mi last stocked June 10, 2025 Little Wolf Lake 3.4 mi last stocked September 14, 1989 Tea Lake 3.7 mi last stocked June 9, 2026 Big Bear Lake 4.6 mi last stocked June 10, 2025 Douglas Lake 5.6 mi last stocked June 11, 1991

Common questions

What fish are at West Twin Lake?

Fishing West Twin Lake usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 14 of 20 plants on record, ahead of Tiger Muskie. Walleye was last stocked June 9, 2026. Tiger Muskie was last stocked September 25, 1990. Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Northern pike, and Yellow perch, plus 3 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is West Twin Lake stocked?

Last stocked June 9, 2026. It is stocked about 0.4 times a year since 1980, most often in June and August. About 562 reported fish per acre, 6th most of 9 lakes in Montmorency County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 32 years between 1980 and 2026.

How do you get on West Twin Lake?

The nearest town is Lewiston. Facilities include restrooms and dock. A 1,307-acre lake beside Lewiston, in the southwest corner of Montmorency County and reaching into Otsego County. Its DNR boating access site, run by Otsego Lake State Park, has a hard-surface ramp in shallow water, 1 pier and a vault toilet.

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