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West Twin Lake

General Information

County: Hancock
Location: 3 miles east of Kanawha
Acres: 93.00
Maximum Depth: 6 ft. (1983)
Motoring Restrictions: none

Nearby Parks

Amenities

Amenities at West Twin Lake include:
  • Boat Access
  • Picnic Area
  • Gravel Boat Ramp
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    No known aquatic invasive species have been found
The Fishing Regulations brochure is available for download. The summaries listed below are a partial listing provided for your benefit.

  • Black Bullhead
    • Season: Continuous
    • Daily Bag Limit: unlimited
    • Possession Limit: unlimited
    • Length Limit: none
    • Other:
2023 electrofishing results showed mainly Common Carp and Black Bullheads. Very few Yellow Perch were observed. Bullheads are mainly less than 8 inches.(2024)
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Contacts

Iowa-Caught Fish Are Safe to Eat, In Almost All Cases

The vast majority of Iowa’s streams, rivers and lakes offer safe and high-quality fish that pose little or no threat to human health if consumed. Some limitations may apply for young children and pregnant women. Here’s a Fish Consumption Fact Sheet from the Iowa DNR and the Iowa Dept. of Public Health for more information. Here is a list of current fish consumption advisories for Iowa lakes and rivers.