North Twin Lake is a 2,871-acre (1,162 ha) lake (formerly known as Big Twin lake in the town of Phelps, in Vilas County, Wisconsin. It is a recreational lake with sport fishing. Native Americans also exercise their federally protected treaty rights to spearfish on the lake.
| North Twin Lake | |
|---|---|
 North Twin Lake looking north | |
  North Twin Lake  North Twin Lake | |
| Location | Vilas County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Coordinates | 46°03′00″N 89°08′06″W / 46.05°N 89.135°W |
| Type | Natural |
| Surface area | 2,871 acres (11,620,000 m2) |
| Max. depth | 60 feet (18 m) |
| Shore length1 | 10 mi (16 km) |
| Islands | Gangster Island |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
History
editThe lake is mainly a sport fishing lake with muskellunge and bass.[1] Recreation on this lake also includes sail racing.[2] Native American tribes spear fish in North Twin Lake and elsewhere in Vilas county based on their federally protected treaty rights.[3][4] The spear fishing activities are often a source of friction between Native Americans and local residents.[3]
Island
editGangster Island is located in the southwest portion of North Twin lake (originally known as Big Twin Lake) in the town of Phelps in Vilas County, Wisconsin.[5] According to real estate listings the island covers roughly 10 acres (4.0 ha).[6]
See also
editReferences
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- ^ "Twin Lakes (North)". DNR WI. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
- ^ "Racing Set for Phelps". Ironwood Daily Globe. 30 June 1978. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
- ^ a b Schulte, Laura (7 May 2020). "Shots fired near tribal spearfishers on Little Saint Germain Lake expected to result in misdemeanor charge". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
- ^ Levra, Margaret (20 April 1987). "Gile Spearing Unsuccessful". Ironwood Daily Globe. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
- ^ "Start Island Resort". Eagle River Review. 14 December 1921.
- ^ "Gangster Island". The Land Man. Landman Realty llc. Retrieved 31 July 2023.