Overview
Water levels fluctuate on this reservoir, which makes structure fishing key. Look for suspended schools of baitfish on your electronics because big fish should be nearby.
Island Lake Reservoir 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.
Location: including Cloquet River from mouth of Island Reservoir upstream 0.5 miles to rapids and Otter River from mouth of Island reservoir upstream to Boulder Reservoir dam
- Walleye: All from 15-20” must be immediately released. Possession limit 10, only one over 20” allowed in possession.
Forage
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Top Fish Species
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.
