Minnesota · DNR survey data
Island Lake
Island Lake covers 285 acres in Itasca County, running to 31 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2024. The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for this lake, so there is no depth map here, just the survey record: what the nets held and how big it ran.
DNR survey data
Fish species
Northern pikeGood numbers13.3per gill net19"Typical33"Biggest
Lengths measured · 85 fish
Recent · 2024Lengths measured · 85 fish
2024Lengths measured · 44 fish
2014Lengths measured · 35 fish
2006Lengths measured · 68 fish
1998BluegillJust a few3.7per trap net8"Typical10"Biggest
Lengths measured · 170 fish
Recent · 2021 + 2024Lengths measured · 34 fish
2024Lengths measured · 136 fish
2021Lengths measured · 200 fish
2017Lengths measured · 257 fish
2014CrappieJust a few0.7per trap net10"Typical12"Biggest
Lengths measured · 195 fish
Recent · 2021 + 2024Lengths measured · 42 fish
2024Lengths measured · 153 fish
2021Lengths measured · 204 fish
2017Lengths measured · 29 fish
2014Yellow perchOne of the best around38.8per gill net6"Typical10"Biggest
Lengths measured · 237 fish
Recent · 2024Lengths measured · 237 fish
2024Lengths measured · 273 fish
2014Lengths measured · 218 fish
2006Lengths measured · 501 fish
1998No recent survey rating.
Rates come from standard DNR survey gear (gill nets, trap nets, electrofishing), judged against statewide benchmarks for the same gear — which is why the same number of fish per net can read differently for two species. Where the standard gear can't count a species reliably, the page shows presence and size only. Typical is the middle fish of those measured. Open a row for the full length spread, survey by survey. You can read every number on this page without an app or an account.
DNR stocking records
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Stocked |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Walleye | 91,500 fry |
| 2023 | Walleye | 91,500 fry |
| 2022 | Walleye | 100,000 fry |
| 2021 | Walleye | 91,500 fry |
| 2019 | Walleye | 91,500 fry |
| 2018 | Walleye | 91,500 fry |
| 2017 | Walleye | 91,500 fry |
| 2016 | Walleye | 91,500 fry |
Recent reports
Island Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Island Lake from guides, tournaments and regular anglers. Anything posted in the last two weeks also bumps the matching spots on the live map, so you'll see a "matches a recent report" tag on them.
Public water access
Getting on the water
- Island Lake (trailer launch)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Cottonwood Lake · 133 ac · 1.2 mi
- Moose Lake · 1,273 ac · 3 mi
- Little Moose Lake · 289 ac · 3.4 mi
- Little Bowstring Lake · 327 ac · 4.2 mi
- Little Deer Lake · 67 ac · 4.5 mi
- Kremer Lake · 78 ac · 4.5 mi
- Orange Lake · 104 ac · 4.8 mi
- Chase Lake · 211 ac · 4.8 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Island Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Island Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Island Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2024) recorded walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, rock bass.
Does Island Lake have a public access?
Yes. Island Lake has one public access site: Island Lake (trailer launch).
Is Island Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2024; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2016.
When was Island Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Island Lake in 2024, the most recent of 15 surveys on record.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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