Island Lake
Crow Wing County, Minnesota
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Fishing looks to be moderately active with peak fishing times around 3-5 PM. SEE MORE
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We want to see what you've caught on Island Lake.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?
- What are the closest cities to Island Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Island Lake area?
- 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 Banded Darter, Cisco (Tullibee), Common Shiner, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Lake Whitefish, Logperch, Spottail Shiner and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Island Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Island Lake area?
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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
A temperature-dissolved oxygen profile was collected in the deepest basin on Island Lake on August 14th, 2023 to evaluate the amount of cold, oxygenated water (i.e., oxythermal habitat) available to Lake Whitefish, and Cisco, also known as Tullibee. Based on the profile, the top of the thermocline (i.e., the location in the water column with the sharpest transition from warm to cold water) occurred at approximately 17 feet. Dissolved oxygen decreased to below 3.0 mg/L at 35.7 feet, which was below the thermocline, at the time of sampling. The temperature at which dissolved oxygen decreased to below 3.0 mg/L (i.e., TDO3, a single variable to characterize oxythermal habitat) was 6.4?C (43.5?F).
TDO3 values cooler than 17.2?C for Lake Whitefish, or 21.5?C for Cisco indicate that oxythermal conditions are favorable for these species. Dissolved oxygen concentrations below the thermocline indicate that suitable oxythermal habitat for these species was available across a range of depths at the time of sampling. Data collected in 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2022 also indicated suitable oxythermal habitat. When adequate oxythermal habitat is available, Lake Whitefish or Cisco are not squeezed into unfavorable, warmer water conditions and therefore do not experience higher levels of stress.
What is the average air temp for Island Lake?
Are there any state parks near Island Lake?
Crow Wing State Forest
Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
Land O Lakes State Forest
Pillsbury State Forest
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Island Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Island-loon Lake | 0.1 mi | 176 | 76 ft |
| Ox Lake | 0.8 mi | 241 | 74 ft |
| Four Acre Lake | 1.1 mi | 15 | |
| Rush Lake | 1.2 mi | 858 | 105 ft |
| Big Trout Lake | 1.2 mi | 1,366 | 128 ft |
| Little Ox Lake | 1.3 mi | 46 | 72 ft |
| McClain Lake | 1.3 mi | 47 | |
| Arla's Pond | 2.0 mi | 25 | |
| Daggett Lake | 2.4 mi | 258 | 23 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 2.6 mi | 17 |
