West Twin Lake

Soundings in feet · 1,306 acres · deepest 28 ft

Today on the lake

Updated 9 Oct 2026, 3:05 am EDT. Get alerts for West Twin Lake

WEATHEROvernight: partly cloudy, 36°F, wind SW 5 mph. Friday: sunny, 62°F, wind W 5 mph.

WARNINGSNo weather or fire warnings in effect.

FIREPrescribed burn County Line 15 RX, 193 acres, 23.3 mi away, began 18 Sep 2026. A planned fire set by land managers.

BURNINGCampfires and debris burning: check today's status with Michigan DNR.

ALGAECAUTION Satellite detected cyanobacteria across about 12% of the lake on 3 Oct 2026, the latest clear-sky image.

LAUNCHESWest Twin Lake: listed open. Michigan DNR record updated 3 Apr 2026.

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Depth map

10 contours, 5 to 28 ft

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Michigan DNR survey, fetched 7 Oct 2026. Not for navigation.

Size and depth

1,306 acres · deepest 28 ft (measured) · shoreline about 6.2 mi · clarity about 8 ft

West Twin Lake is the largest of the 70 named lakes of 10 acres or more in Montmorency County. By Michigan DNR survey it is the 20th deepest of the 36 with a measured depth. Its water is clearer than 23 of the other 58 lakes in the county with satellite clarity readings. Its shoreline measures about 6.2 miles along the state outline. About 2% of its area is deeper than 15 ft.

Ranks against Montmorency County lakes in Michigan hydrography, Michigan DNR lake surveys and Michigan EGLE satellite clarity; shoreline measured from the state outline. How we measure

Getting on the water

1 public access site on West Twin Lake.

West Twin Lake · Otsego Lake State Park · Open

1 ramp lane · 8 trailer spaces · 2 car spaces · vault toilet · Recreation Passport required

Local boating rules, Montmorency County

Michigan DNR boating access, fetched 7 Oct 2026.

Fishing

Michigan DNR has stocked West Twin Lake 30 times since 1980. The most recent stocking was 75,360 walleye on 9 June 2026. Species stocked: tiger muskellunge, walleye.

30 stockings, 1980 to 2026, log scale

Latest: 9 Jun 2026: 75,360 walleye.

9 Jun 2026STOCKED75,360 walleye

11 Jun 2024STOCKED136 walleye

11 Jun 2024STOCKED64,750 walleye

11 Jun 2024STOCKED623 walleye

15 Jun 2022STOCKED68,843 walleye

17 Jun 2021STOCKED21,725 walleye

Source: Michigan DNR Fisheries, fetched 7 Oct 2026. How we measure

Where the deep water is

Show water deeper than

Measured from Michigan DNR contours. How we measure

Historically recorded species, from records through 1925: bluntnose minnow, iowa darter, johnny darter, largemouth bass, mimic shiner, rock bass, smallmouth bass, yellow perch. Historic records, not a current survey.

Michigan Fish Atlas.

Water quality

Average water clarity is about 8 ft (Secchi depth 2.3 m, satellite readings 2018–23).

Clarity 7.6 ft of 28 ft

Michigan EGLE satellite clarity, fetched 7 Oct 2026.

Email me about West Twin LakeWhen it is stockedMichigan DNR has stocked West Twin Lake 30 times since 1980, most recently 75,360 walleye on 9 June 2026. 1 stocking so far in 2026.When algae is reported or testedMichigan DHHS has no records for this lake yet. We email when the first one is posted.When satellite sees a bloom startEPA satellite, checked daily, June to October. We email when a bloom first shows on two clear days, not every day it stays. In 2026 that happened on 3 Oct.Any lake in Montmorency CountyStockings and algae records on every lake in the county. In 2026 so far: 6 emails.

In 2026 so far, these alerts would have sent you 2 emails about West Twin Lake: 9 Jun and 3 Oct.

Email address

At most one email a week per lake. We email you a link to confirm before any alert is sent; every email has a one-click unsubscribe.

Nearby lakes with measured depth

Sixth Spectacle Lake20 ft deep · 1.4 mi · Otsego County

Spectacle Lake (Middle50 ft deep · 1.9 mi · Montmorency County

Kirtland Lake50 ft deep · 1.9 mi · Montmorency County

Gee Lake15 ft deep · 2.0 mi · Montmorency County

Seventh Spectacle Lake32 ft deep · 2.2 mi · Otsego County

East Twin Lake25 ft deep · 2.4 mi · Montmorency County

Michigan DNR survey; straight-line miles.

Common questions

How deep is West Twin Lake?

West Twin Lake is 28 feet at its deepest point, measured by Michigan DNR survey. It covers 1,306 acres.

Is there a public boat launch on West Twin Lake?

Yes. 1 public access site is listed: West Twin Lake.

Is West Twin Lake stocked with fish?

Yes. Michigan DNR has stocked it 30 times since 1980, most recently 75,360 walleye on 9 June 2026.

How much of West Twin Lake is deeper than 10 feet?

About 15% of the lake's area is deeper than 10 feet, measured from Michigan DNR depth contours.