“The goal of the Association shall be the improvement and ultimate preservation of the historic natural values of Twin Lakes for all users.”
A 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization #82-0394746 – Incorporated October 4, 1956
Projects
The Twin Lakes Improvement Association continues to strive for the betterment of Twin Lakes through ongoing projects. View them here.
Resources
Find out what the Twin Lakes Improvement Association is up to and what is happening around the lake.
How To Help
Get involved today by helping us in person with ongoing projects or donating to our cause today.
Events
View our yearly event calendar here to see upcoming events from on and around the lakes.
Lake Level
Use our live graphs and charts to know the lake water level and snow depth any day of the year.
Recent Twin Lakes News:
Dredging the channel
October 31, 2022
Sediment is being removed from the channel between Upper and Lower Twin Lakes to improve water quality for wildlife, boaters and the overall community.
The Twin Lakes Improvement Association, a nonprofit formed in 1956 to improve and preserve the historic natural values of Twin Lakes, is working with Idaho Fish and Game, and has retained the services of Envirodredge to remove approximately 8,600 cubic yards of organic material and 330 pounds of phosphorus to improve navigation and water quality in the channel.
The Channel Sediment Removal Project will deepen the navigation corridor to 50 feet wide and up to 7 feet deep, removing 2 feet of sediment on the channel floor. No lily pads or wetlands will be removed…
Congratulations!
Steven is the 2022 winner!
2022 BASS BUGGY 16 XL
w/Mercury 50 ELPT FourStroke raffle!
Tickets were purcahsed at:
- Rathdrum Trading Post Hardware
- Super 1 Foods
- Seright’s Ace Hardware
- Twin Lakes Trading Post
- Moondallars Bistro
- Miller’s Harvest Food in Spirit Lake
Drawing was held on August 5, 2022 at 8:00pm at Twin Lakes Village.
A Little About Us
Twin Lakes, previously named Fish Lake, became a popular vacation spot in the early
The Twin Lakes Improvement Association (TLIA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and protecting the natural resources of Twin Lakes, Idaho. Since its founding, the TLIA has been committed to enhancing the quality of life in the community through various initiatives, including water quality testing, invasive species control, and community clean-up efforts. With a focus on sustainable and responsible practices, the TLIA aims to ensure that Twin Lakes remains a beautiful and healthy environment for generations to come. Join the TLIA today to support our efforts and become a part of a community that cares about the future of Twin Lakes.
A Rich History
Twin Lakes, previously named Fish Lake, became a popular vacation spot in the early 1900’s. People arrived at the lake by horse-drawn wagon or train. Several steam-powered boats served the lake by picking people up and ferrying them to their destinations and by delivering groceries to vacationers’ cabins. Twin Lakes had a sociable atmosphere created by various hotels, resorts, dance halls and boat parades. Bing Crosby, prior to his notoriety, and his cohorts performed locally and were known to canoe to Rathdrum via the creek on Saturday evening.
Beautiful Northern Idaho
The two lakes, joined by a channel, are about five miles long. There are currently over 684 residences around Twin Lakes. The lakes have remained throughout the years an enticing and unpretentious place for recreation including fishing, swimming, boating
Rathdrum, ID
Five miles north of Rathdrum, ID on Highway 41.