Island Lake
Hubbard County, Minnesota
Today's Fishing Forecast
Fishing looks to be very active with peak fishing times around 7-8 AM and 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 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 Banded Killifish, Blackchin Shiner, Bluntnose Minnow, Cisco (Tullibee), Common Shiner, Creek Chub, Golden Shiner, Greater Redhorse, Iowa Darter, Johnny Darter, Mimic Shiner, Orangespotted Sunfish, Shorthead Redhorse, 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 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
A targeted survey of nearshore fish species in Island Lake was conducted on July 28-29, 2021, by Index of Biological Integrity (IBI) Program staff. Sampling sites were evenly spaced around the lake, and each was sampled by backpack electrofishing and seining with a 50-foot or 15-foot seine, where possible. Backpack electrofishing was completed at all 14 sampling stations. Similarly, a 50-foot seine was used to sample eight stations, a 15-foot seine was used to sample two stations, and site conditions prevented the use of a seine at four stations. Nearshore sampling captured 23 species of fish including eight species that are intolerant of disturbance (i.e., Banded Killifish, Blackchin Shiner, Blacknose Shiner, Iowa Darter, Logperch, Mimic Shiner, Northern Sunfish, and Rock Bass) and none that are tolerant of disturbance.
The nearshore data were combined with trap net and gill net data from a July 2020 survey to describe the fish community and provide a Fish-based IBI (FIBI) score. The FIBI uses fish community data to measure a lake's health, and the types of fish species present can help identify any stressors that may be negatively affecting the lake environment. In Minnesota lakes, certain fish species cannot survive without clean water and a healthy habitat (e.g., Blackchin Shiner, Iowa Darter, and Smallmouth Bass), while other species are tolerant of degraded conditions (e.g., Green Sunfish). The FIBI score, composed of several fish community diversity and composition metrics, indicates the overall health of a lake by comparing it to what is expected for a healthy lake. For additional information on the FIBI, search for "lake index of biological integrity" on the mndnr.gov website.
Results from this survey indicate that the fish community in Island Lake is healthy as indicated by an FIBI score that exceeds the exceptional use threshold determined for similar lakes. These results will be considered when the biological health of the lake is assessed during the Crow Wing River Watershed assessment process, which will be completed in coordination with MN Pollution Control Agency.
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 | |
| Lower Mud Lake | 1.0 mi | 27 | |
| Eagle Lake | 1.7 mi | 424 | 77 ft |
| Many Arm Lake | 1.8 mi | 59 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 2.1 mi | 12 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 2.2 mi | 22 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 2.2 mi | 96 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 2.8 mi | 52 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 2.8 mi | 10 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 3.2 mi | 12 | |
| Stony Lake | 3.2 mi | 57 |
