we have narrowed our vacation plans to these 2 lakes in northern wi was wondering if anyone has any input or knowledge of these two as to which would be better for a family vacation. any ideas for lodging also thanks
You cant go wrong with either one I am partial to the Twins I get to guide on them a few times every year and they produce well. The Musky fishing has been great the last 2 years with many fish over the 50″ 
mark including my 54″ 
As far as the walleye fishing the Twins would be your best choice. I have not had the best of luck with them on the desert.
Good luck
If you need some info get in touch.
River Hunter
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was wondering if anyone has any input or knowledge of these two as to which would be better for a family vacation
While I prefer North twin also for Musky fishing…I don’t know that “down town Phelps” would get any votes for a “scenic vacation spot” by any stretch for Mom and the kids…North Twin edges a residential area. There is a Casino and more family options near the Desert. Depends on your focus.
I guess I would agree on both Riverhunter’s and Tom’s assessments. By the way Tom hello!!! Here is my two cents.
LVD is a shallower lake that features all species of fish and probably a shallower panfish bite if the kids fish. If the kids ski, I would consider the weedy environment to LVD a detriment, although I am sure there are places to have decent skiing.
North Twin is a deep clear lake that has a good weed line structure and deep water humps. South Twin to the west and be careful in the channel, has a pretty good panfish population. If my kids were skiing, etc. I would probably pick N. Twin.
Either lake is close enough for the activities that Tom mentioned and Eagle River is not that far away either.
There is even a couple of decent trout streams in the area. Good luck, you will love either.
Mark
Hey Mark!
There you have an opinion from a “local”! 
Tom:
Those two lakes are right in between us aren’t they??? We fishing Chicagon this year??? or elsewhere??? Maybe seven mile again…
Mark
thanks for all the input guys we are going to shoot for the twins as the kids do like to cruise and tube. mark, thinking of hiring you as a personal vacation planner, you helped us out with some info on big arb on our last trip and we had a great time,just want to see new scenery. guess i had better get looking for a cabin hope im not to late. thanks again
den:
I knew I should have been a travel agent!!! Could have traveled for free, etc. I got my degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management and they now call it Hospitality and Tourism. After I got back to town, they wanted me to be the Cahmber director, but too much politics!!!
Mark
Well ive been fishing n Twin for the last two weeks the walleye have been doing good with the bigger fish coming off the 30 to 35 foot deep flats while in 17 to 18 feet ive been picking up steady fish at night the perch have been slow as to lvd is been doing good on pike and alot of small perch and some larger ones on crappie minnows but if i had to pick between them id be on n twin and the evening feed has been decent from 430 to 6 pm the last 12 days anyway large golden shinners and 16 inches off the bottom in 17 to 25 feet is good for me well good luck to you
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Well ive been fishing n Twin for the last two weeks the walleye have been doing good with the bigger fish coming off the 30 to 35 foot deep flats while in 17 to 18 feet ive been picking up steady fish at night the perch have been slow as to lvd is been doing good on pike and alot of small perch and some larger ones on crappie minnows but if i had to pick between them id be on n twin and the evening feed has been decent from 430 to 6 pm the last 12 days anyway large golden shinners and 16 inches off the bottom in 17 to 25 feet is good for me well good luck to you
Welcome aboard vride, wow you sure dragged this post out of the archives! Don’t be afraid to start your own!
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