Three Island Lake
Beltrami County, Minnesota
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- How big is Three Island Lake?
- How deep is Three Island Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Three Island Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Three Island Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Three Island Lake area?
- Are there boat launches on Three Island Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Three Island Lake?
- What are the fishing regulations for Three Island Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Three Island Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Three Island Lake?
How big is Three Island Lake?
How deep is Three Island Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Three Island Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Blackchin Shiner, Brook Stickleback, Central Mudminnow, Cisco (Tullibee), Golden Shiner, Hybrid Sunfish, Iowa Darter, Johnny Darter, Shorthead Redhorse and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Three Island Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Three Island Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Three Island Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Three Island Lake?
What are the fishing regulations for Three Island Lake?
There are specific fishing regulations Three 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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Bemidji, MN
History & Status of the Fishery
Three Island Lake is a 729-acre lake located 14 miles northeast of Bemidji in Beltrami County. Three Island is a large, shallow lake basin with lots of aquatic vegetation. The maximum depth is 25 feet; however, much of the lake is less than 9 feet deep. Ice travel is limited during winter months by areas of current that can cause unsafe ice conditions. The is a DNR public water access with an earthen ramp and parking for 6 trucks/trailers located in Three Island County Park off of County Road 23. Special regulations are in effect for sunfish (daily limit of 5 fish). The Northern Pike special regulation in effect since 2003 was under review in 2022 so be sure to check on the current regulation before keeping any pike. Statewide regulations apply to all other species.
Three Island Lake may be overlooked by some anglers but does provide some notable fishing opportunities for the Bemidji Area. Three Island has excellent habitat for Bluegill, Black Crappie, Northern Pike and Largemouth Bass. Extensive weed lines and emergent vegetation like cattail, bulrush and lily pads provide plenty of fishing opportunities for these species. Anglers can expect to catch good numbers of Bluegill in the 8-inch size range with bigger fish in the mix as well. Black Crappie catch rates from surveys of Three Island Lake have always been low; however, the lake has been a consistent producer of Black Crappie over time. Although Largemouth Bass were not targeted in the 2021 survey, a quality population is known to exist in Three Island Lake. Fishing opportunities for topwater bass anglers abound. Walleye are present in Three Island Lake although not in the numbers found in many of the area's more consistent Walleye lakes. Walleye captured in the 2021 survey had a good average size of nearly 18 inches and nearly 2 lbs/fish. Northern Pike were abundant in the 2021 survey with fish up to nearly 33 inches in length captured. Pike can provide plenty of fishing action on days when other species refuse to cooperate.
Other species of fish captured in this survey were Rock Bass, Pumpkinseed, Bowfin, hybrid sunfish, bullhead species, Tullibee (Cisco), Shorthead Redhorse, White Sucker and Yellow Perch.
What is the average air temp for Three Island Lake?
Are there any state parks near Three 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 Three Island Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Black Lake | 1.0 mi | 271 | 42 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.5 mi | 25 | |
| Fox Lake | 2.0 mi | 165 | 19 ft |
| Beltrami Lake | 2.0 mi | 726 | 50 ft |
| Range Line Lake | 2.0 mi | 30 | |
| Little Gnat Lake | 2.6 mi | 34 | 30 ft |
| Turtle Lake | 2.9 mi | 1,606 | 45 ft |
| School Lake | 2.9 mi | 173 | |
| Lindgren Lake | 3.2 mi | 64 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 3.4 mi | 40 |
