Island Lake

Island Lake

Size
2,936ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
Yes
Species in Island Lake
Perch
Perch
Walleye
Walleye
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Northern pike
Northern pike
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed
Bluegill
Bluegill
Crappie
Crappie
Rock bass
Rock bass
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass

Overview

Island Lake Map

Fishing Regulations

Special Fishing regulations: This lake has special fishing regulations that differ from statewide or border water regulations for those species identified below and take precedence. Regulations listed below are currently in place. Visit the fishing regulations page for links to upcoming regulations for specific lakes.

  • Northern Pike: All from 24-36” must be immediately released. Possession limit three, only one over 36”.
  • Walleye: All from 17-26” must be immediately released. One over 26” allowed in possession.
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Fish Species

Bluegill
fish
5-12 in
Length Range
7 in
Length Range
2010
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2010
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
3.4
0Statewide Range74.0278

Island Lake Bluegill abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2006
Jun
2010
Jun
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized bluegill based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
20219
Crappie
fish
5-12 in
Length Range
7 in
Length Range
2010
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2010
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
0.4667
0Statewide Range10.4166

Island Lake Crappie abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
1997
Jun
2006
Jun
2010
Jun
Largemouth bass
fish
16-17 in
Length Range
17 in
Length Range
2006
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2006
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
0.0714
0Statewide Range3.6668

Island Lake Largemouth bass abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2006
Jun
Northern pike
fish
5-12 in
Length Range
7 in
Length Range
2010
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2010
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
6.7857
0Statewide Range19.75

Island Lake Northern pike abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2006
Jun
2010
Jun
Perch
fish
5-12 in
Length Range
7 in
Length Range
2010
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Outlier
2010
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
67.9286
0Statewide Range43.5833

Island Lake Perch abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2006
Jun
2010
Jun
Pumpkinseed
fish
5-12 in
Length Range
7 in
Length Range
2010
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2010
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
3.4667
0Statewide Range8.4166

Island Lake Pumpkinseed abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2006
Jun
2010
Jun
Rock bass
fish
5-12 in
Length Range
7 in
Length Range
2010
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2010
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
0.5333
0Statewide Range4.2223

Island Lake Rock bass abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2006
Jun
2010
Jun
Smallmouth bass
fish
5-12 in
Length Range
7 in
Length Range
2010
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2010
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
0.7857
0Statewide Range3.4167

Island Lake Smallmouth bass abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2003
Jun
2006
Jun
2010
Jun
Walleye
fish
5-12 in
Length Range
7 in
Length Range
2010
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
High
2010
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
13.8571
0Statewide Range16.9168

Island Lake Walleye abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2006
Jun
2010
Jun