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Frequently Asked Questions About Island Lake, MN
- How big is Island Lake?
- How deep is Island Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Island Lake?
- Are there fishing guides or charters for Island Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Island Lake area?
- Are there topographical lake maps available 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?
- What is the average air temp for Island Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Island Lake?
How big is Island Lake?
How deep is Island Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Island Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish and White Sucker.
Are there fishing guides or charters for Island Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Island Lake area?
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Are there topographical lake maps available 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?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Island Lake?
Join us in the fight to prevent the spread of invasive species These sneaky creatures can hitch a ride on boats, clinging onto propellers, anchor lines, and trailers. They can even survive in hidden places like bilge water and ballast tanks, or disguise themselves in dirt and sand that sticks to nets, buckets, anchors, and waders. But don't worry, we have the power to stop them in their tracks with just a few simple steps. So let's do our part and protect our waters from these unwanted invaders.
History & Status of the Fishery
Island Lake is a shallow (max depth 12') 60 acre eutrophic water body (Lake Class 42) located in the city of Shoreview in Ramsey County. It consists of two basins bisected by Interstate 694. Much of the north basin (20 acres) is developed with single family homes. Island Lake County Park owns most of the shoreline of the southern basin (40acres). The lake level in 2009 was 3 feet below the ordinary high water level. Island Lake has one small public boat launch located on the northwest corner of the south basin. Boat launching and parking can be a challenge at Island Lake as there are only 5 parking spaces available. A fishing pier was installed in 1990 and is located near the boat launch in the county park. Island Lake is prone to winter kill and a winter aeration system has been operated since in 1975. Eurasian Water-milfoil is present in the lake and it can be extremely abundant and dense during low water years which can effect boating and make shore angling difficult.
Although Bluegills were the most abundant species in Island Lake, their numbers were below average for this type of lake. The average size found was only 5.0 inches with only a few sampled that were larger than 6 inches. Other sunfish species seen in the survey gear were Pumpkinseed and Hybrid Sunfish, both of which were not very abundant and were small in size. Black Crappies were found in moderate to low numbers and were generally small size also. Averaging 24 inches Northern Pike were found in above average abundance. Sampled in lower abundance than in previous years, three Channel Catfish were examined and had an average size of almost 19 inches. Channel Catfish provide a fishing opportunity to catch a larger species for shore/pier based anglers. Other fish sampled in low abundance were: Yellow Perch (N=9), Largemouth Bass (N=3), White Sucker (N=1) and Golden Shiner (N=1).
What is the average air temp for Island Lake?
Are there any state parks near Island Lake?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Island Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Emily Lake | 1.1 mi | 13 | 0 ft |
| Lake Wabasso | 1.2 mi | 43 | 66 ft |
| Snail Lake | 1.3 mi | 148 | 30 ft |
| Lake Owasso | 1.6 mi | 375 | 37 ft |
| Lake Josephine | 1.6 mi | 116 | 44 ft |
| West Vadnais Lake | 1.7 mi | 212 | 9 ft |
| Little Josephine Lake | 1.8 mi | 10 | 25 ft |
| Lake Johanna | 1.9 mi | 212 | 43 ft |
| Little Johanna Lake | 2.3 mi | 17 | 28 ft |
| Sucker Lake | 2.3 mi | 63 | 26 ft |
