Island Lake

How big is Island Lake?

How deep is Island Lake?

What kind of fish can you catch in Island Lake?

What are the closest cities to Island Lake?

Are there topographical lake maps available Island Lake?

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Island Lake

Are there boat launches on Island Lake?

Are there places to eat and drink near Island Lake?

What are the fishing regulations for Island Lake?

There are specific fishing regulations Island Lake that you need to know. For complete fishing regulations visit the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. To report a violation call (800) 652-9093. Need a Minnesota fishing license?

Island Lake (DOW # 11-0257) is a 176-acre bass-panfish lake located near Longville, Minnesota. The lake has 3.55 miles of shoreline with a maximum depth of 40.0 feet. About 57 percent of the lake is less than 15 feet deep. A public access is located on the east side of the lake. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has classified Minnesotas lakes into 43 different lake classes based on physical, chemical, and other characteristics. Island Lake is in Lake Class 32. Lakes in this class are generally large, have a high percentage of lake area less than 15 feet deep, higher turbidity, and irregular shape.

Island Lake offers good opportunities for anglers seeking a variety of species. Northern pike are abundant and generally run small. The average length and weight of fish sampled in 2007 were 20 inches. Fish up to 28 inches in length were in the sample. Largemouth bass are abundant with quality fish present. Good numbers of fish 15 inches or greater in length are present. The length range of sampled fish was 6 to 20 inches. Bluegill are moderately abundant. Few fish are 7 inches or greater in length. Black crappie are abundant with quality fish present. The average length for all sampled black crappie was 8 inches and the lengths ranged from 5.1 to 11.6 inches. Other species present sampled in 2007 include and bowfin (dogfish), brown bullhead, hybrid sunfish (pumpkinseed x bluegill), pumpkinseed sunfish rock bass, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.

Anglers can help maintain or improve the quality of fishing by practicing selective harvest. Selective harvest allows for the harvest of smaller fish for table fare, but encourages release of medium- to large-sized fish. Releasing these fish can help maintain balance in the fish community in Island Lake and provide anglers the opportunity to catch more and larger fish in the future.

Shoreline areas on the land and into the shallow water provide essential habitat for fish and wildlife that live in or near Minnesotas lakes. Overdeveloped shorelines cant support the fish, wildlife, and clean water that are associated with natural undeveloped lakes. Shoreline habitat consists of aquatic plants, woody plants and natural lake bottom soils. Plants in the water and at the waters edge provide habitat, prevent erosion and absorb excess nutrients. Shrubs, trees, and woody debris such as fallen trees or limbs provide good habitat both above and below the water and should be left in place. By leaving a buffer strip of natural vegetation along the shoreline, property owners can reduce erosion, help maintain water quality, and provide habitat and travel corridors for wildlife.

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Are there any state parks near Island Lake?