West Twin Lake
Montmorency County, Michigan1,307 acresView mapDirections
EGLE publishes the water-quality measurements for West Twin Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- 28 ft max depth
- Public access
- Limited data
West Twin Lake in Montmorency County, Michigan has water-quality measurements published by EGLE, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 13 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 28 ft. Surface area: 1307.4 acres.
Free interactive depth-contour map of West Twin Lake, reaching a maximum surveyed depth of 28 ft. Toggle Depth contours to overlay the bathymetric survey lines. Contour data from Michigan DNR.
West Twin Lake is a 1,307-acre lake in Montmorency County, Michigan with a maximum depth of 28 feet. Water clarity is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 1 documented fish species including Largemouth bass. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, EGLE, last sampled 2023-06-25. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What West Twin Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Clear water13 ft of visibility
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Big water1,307 acres
Swimming conditions
No readingLimited data
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether West Twin Lake is safe to swim in today is a call for the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for West Twin Lake
These are the measurements EGLE publishes for West Twin Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Good clarity, visible to about 13 ft. TSI 40.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 13ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | No reading The nutrient that most limits algae growth in freshwater. More phosphorus, more algae potential. | |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | No reading The green pigment in algae — a direct measure of how much algae is in the water. | |
| Trophic state (TSI)Carlson's 0–100 index of how much algae a lake can support, from clarity, phosphorus and chlorophyll-a. | 40 | Mesotrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Lake Details
Max depth
28 ft
Surface area
1,307 acres
Public access
Yes
Listed by EGLE
Recreation & Access
- West Twin LakePublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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Fishing West Twin Lake
Water Quality Trend: Stable
Based on 8 years of monitoring (2016–2023).
Water clarity
Improving6 years
Phosphorus
Stable+0.08 µg/L/yr7 years
Chlorophyll-a
Worsening+0.05 µg/L/yr7 years
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Frequently asked questions about West Twin Lake
Where is West Twin Lake?
- West Twin Lake is a lake in Montmorency County, Michigan. Its water-quality measurements are published by EGLE and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of West Twin Lake?
- West Twin Lake in Montmorency County, Michigan has water-quality measurements published by EGLE, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 13 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 28 ft. Surface area: 1307.4 acres.
Is West Twin Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is West Twin Lake?
- West Twin Lake has a maximum depth of 28 feet. The lake covers 1307.4 acres.
What fish are in West Twin Lake?
- Fish species found in West Twin Lake include Largemouth bass. West Twin Lake is located in Montmorency County, Michigan.
Are there boat ramps on West Twin Lake?
- West Twin Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include West Twin Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at West Twin Lake?
- West Twin Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Michigan's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
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Where this data comes from
45 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2017–2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-26.
Collected and reported by
- North American Lake Management Society
NALMS45 samples · 2017–2023
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
EPA condition classes from the National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See where the data comes from and data sources.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory