Minnesota · DNR survey data
Rush Island Lake
Rush Island Lake covers 297 acres in Itasca County, running to 32 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2021. 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
WalleyeStocked · 2021Fair numbers1.8per gill net18"Typical26"Biggest
Lengths measured · 12 fish
Recent · 2021Lengths measured · 12 fish
2021Lengths measured · 14 fish
2012Lengths measured · 15 fish
2006Lengths measured · 32 fish
2000Northern pikeOne of the best around17per gill net20"Typical33"Biggest
Lengths measured · 106 fish
Recent · 2021Lengths measured · 106 fish
2021Lengths measured · 71 fish
2012Lengths measured · 101 fish
2006Lengths measured · 86 fish
2000BluegillJust a few17.6per trap net7"Typical8"Biggest
Lengths measured · 170 fish
Recent · 2021Lengths measured · 170 fish
2021Lengths measured · 64 fish
2012Lengths measured · 145 fish
2006Lengths measured · 28 fish
2000Yellow perchExcellent numbers25per gill net6"Typical10"Biggest
Lengths measured · 163 fish
Recent · 2021Lengths measured · 163 fish
2021Lengths measured · 655 fish
2012Lengths measured · 713 fish
2006Lengths measured · 1448 fish
2000Rock bassGood numbers2.7per gill net7"Typical10"Biggest
Lengths measured · 26 fish
Recent · 2021Lengths measured · 26 fish
2021Lengths measured · 9 fish
2012Only 9 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 1 fish
2006Only 1 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 12 fish
2000Rates 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Walleye | 99,000 fry |
| 2019 | Walleye | 99,000 fry |
| 2017 | Walleye | 109,000 fry |
Recent reports
Rush Island Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Rush 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
- Rush Island Lake (trailer launch)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Cedar Lake · 178 ac · 1.3 mi
- Bird's Eye Lake · 80 ac · 1.6 mi
- Sand Lake · 3,579 ac · 2.5 mi
- Portage Lake · 715 ac · 3 mi
- Little Whitefish Lake · 160 ac · 3.4 mi
- Little Sand Lake · 353 ac · 3.6 mi
- Whitefish Lake · 564 ac · 4.1 mi
- Rice Lake · 791 ac · 5 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Rush Island Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Rush Island Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Rush Island Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2021) recorded walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, rock bass.
Does Rush Island Lake have a public access?
Yes. Rush Island Lake has one public access site: Rush Island Lake (trailer launch).
Is Rush Island Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2021; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2017.
When was Rush Island Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Rush Island Lake in 2021, the most recent of 10 surveys on record.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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