Island Lake
Anoka County, Minnesota
Today's Fishing Forecast
Fishing looks to be fairly active with peak fishing times around 7-8 AM and 3-4 PM. SEE MORE
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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?
- What are the closest cities to 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 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, Spottail Shiner and White Sucker.
Are there fishing guides or charters for Island Lake?
What are the closest cities to Island Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Island Lake area?
More Lodging Options
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?
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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 small (66.7 acres) basin in the middle of a subwatershed of the Sunrise River. Linwood Lake is immediately upstream and Martin Lake is downstream. Fish are known to move between the three lakes.Bluegill were present in average numbers for this type of lake. Over 40% of the fish were at least 7 inches long and 5.9% were at least 8 inches long. Catch in 1995 and 2000 were similar, much higher than in previous assessments.Black and white crappie were average in abundance. White crappie had a higher average size, with one-third of the fish over 10 inches long compared to 4.3% of the black crappie.Northern pike, walleye, and largemouth bass were present in low numbers. A few northern pike were between 25 and 28 inches long. Walleye were between 17 and 21 inches long. Largemouth bass sampled were small, less than 12 inches long.Black, brown, and yellow bullhead were present in low numbers with most over 10 inches long.Bowfin, carp, and white sucker were present in average numbers.
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 | |
| Tamarack Lake | 0.9 mi | 89 | |
| Linwood Lake | 1.3 mi | 572 | 42 ft |
| Martin Lake | 1.3 mi | 232 | 20 ft |
| Skunk Lake | 1.8 mi | 27 | |
| Boot Lake | 2.4 mi | 91 | 19 ft |
| Rice Lake | 2.7 mi | 937 | |
| Mud Lake | 2.8 mi | 20 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 3.0 mi | 18,036 | |
| Pet Lake | 3.1 mi | 15 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 3.2 mi | 141 |
