Things To Do
Explore the Waters
Twin Lakes Resort offers boat rentals for use on South Twin Lake. South Twin Lake is a non-motorized lake, perfect for spending a day on the water kayaking, paddle boarding, canoeing, paddle boating, and of course fishing in one of our row boats. All boat rentals are first come first served. Personal floatation devices are provided with all boat rentals and are included in the boat rental fee.
Experience the Serenity of Fishing
South Twin Lake is one of the area's most popular family fishing destinations. Both South Twin Lake and North Twin Lake are teeming with stocked Rainbow Trout. Anglers regularly fish from both the banks and from boats. While a variety of lures and bait are regularly used, the most common way to fish South Twin Lake is floating either Powerbait or worms off the bottom to keep your bait above the 24-36 inches of weeds lining the lake bottom. Remember, both South Twin Lake and North Twin Lake are non-motorized (no electric motors either).
Our RV Park sits on the banks of the Deschutes Channel about a mile upstream from Wickiup Reservoir. Most anglers will fish Wickiup in a motorized boats, fishing for Kokanee, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Bass. Fishing conditions, recommended bait, and general strategies vary greatly throughout the season, so check with the Twin Lakes Resort Store for the latest tips or to purchase bait and tackle.
For the latest fishing regulations, please visit the Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations website.
Discover the Perfect Family-Friendly Hike
The Cascade Lakes Region is home to some of the best hiking in the Pacific Northwest. The closest and most accessible hiking trail to Twin Lakes Resort is South Twin Lake Trail. The hike is 1.6 miles along the South Twin Lake tree-lined shoreline. The trail is mostly flat with a few light hills, perfect for families, dog-walkers, jogging, and even mountain biking. At the north end of South Twin Lake, an off-shoot trail (unmarked) veers north up a hill and leads to North Twin Lake. The trail to North Twin Lake is approximately half a mile, and then you'll find another trail leading around North Twin Lake.
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