Two Inlets Lake
Becker County, MinnesotaMesotrophic
On the LakeGrade scale Two Inlets Lake grades a B, with clarity at 9.5 ft and 14 µg/L of phosphorus placing it above the Minnesota median. The lake's weakest score is on Secchi depth — the water looks more turbid than its phosphorus number alone would predict.
The lake sits in the mesotrophic zone — the band where most well-managed Minnesota lakes fall. The lake's 60 ft maximum depth is in the upper tier for Minnesota — deep enough for cold-water fish to find refuge in summer. The lake's 578 acres and 7.3 miles of shoreline put it in the mid-range bucket — large enough for varied use, small enough that watershed inputs reach the whole basin. Among the 93 graded lakes in Becker County, Two Inlets Lake sits at rank 43, above the county median.
No invasive species are currently listed at Two Inlets Lake — the lake remains off the Minnesota infested-waters roster. The fishery includes walleye alongside the lake's other 15 documented species — a notable draw for Minnesota anglers. A documented public access point at Two Inlets Lake makes the lake usable for shore fishing, paddle craft, and trailered boats. Ice-out has been recorded 13 times at Two Inlets Lake, with a median around Apr 24. Monitoring depth is thin here: the LakeGrade rubric is applied to a small number of sample years, and the grade will be revised as more data accumulates.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2024-09-09. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9.5 ft. Phosphorus level: 14 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 43.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 9.5 ft | C |
| Phosphorus | 14 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 43 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 60 ft |
| Average Depth | 23 ft |
| Surface Area | 577.98 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 7.3 mi |
| Littoral Zone | 29% |
| Public Access | Yes |
Fish Species
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Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.149 m/yr | 5 |
Ice Season
Historical ice data from Minnesota DNR (23 observations).
Estimated open water season: 206 days
| Earliest | Latest | |
|---|---|---|
| Ice-Out | 2012-03-27 (2012) | 2013-05-12 (2013) |
| Ice-In | 2006-10-31 (2006) | 2015-11-27 (2015) |
Most recent ice-out: 2016-04-02
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #43 of 93 lakes in Becker County
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DNR Fisheries Survey Summary
12 surveys on file from MN DNR Fisheries. Most recent: 2021-08-02 (Standard Survey).
Top Species by Catch Rate
| Species | Avg CPUE | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Perch | 30.18 | 0.11 lb |
| BMS | 24.63 | — |
| CSH | 21.78 | 0.03 lb |
| CRC | 20.11 | — |
| Bluntnose Minnow | 11.01 | — |
| CNM | 8.33 | — |
CPUE = catch per unit effort, averaged across surveys (excludes juvenile shoreline seining). Higher CPUE = more abundant in standardized sampling.
Length Distributions
Number of fish caught at each inch class in the most recent survey that recorded lengths. Red dashed line marks an approximate trophy threshold for that species.
Yellow Perch
CSH
From the 2021-08-02 survey
Two Inlets Lake is located south of Two Inlets, MN in eastern Becker County. Two Inlets has a surface area of 578 acres and a maximum depth of 60 feet. There is a state-owned public access located on the northwest shore of the lake. Two Inlets provides fishing opportunities for Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass,…
DNR Reports & Resources
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder publishes lake survey, fish stocking, water access, and aquatic plant data for Two Inlets Lake. 4 reports on file.
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — Two InletsFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Aquatic Plant Report — Two Inlets (1012)Aquatic Plant Report · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fish Stocking History — Two InletsFish Stocking History · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — Two InletsPublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Lake details from Minnesota DNR LakeFinder
Ice data from Minnesota DNR Climate
Most recent sample: 2024-09-09
Monitoring stations: 1