Northern pike lake, Bass lake, Crappie lake, Sunfish lake

Island Lake

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Island Lake is a 67-acre lake in Itasca County, 45 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 2012. Recorded species include northern pike, largemouth bass and crappie.

Details

DNR lake ID
31040600
County
Itasca
Surface area
67 acres
Maximum depth
45 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
50 acres, 75% of the lake
Shoreline
2.6 miles
Average water clarity
11.0 feet (Secchi disk, 1 readings)
Nearest town (DNR)
Canisteo
Latest DNR fish survey
July 2012, population assessment
Surveys on record
2, since 1978
Game fish caught in the 2012 survey
bluegill 26, black crappie 14, northern pike 13, pumpkinseed 2, largemouth bass 2
Fish species recorded
black crappie, bluegill, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, and 2 other species
Island Lake Public Water Access Site
trailer launch, natural ramp, 4 trailer spaces, run by Itasca County
Fish consumption
Follow the statewide guidelines; fish from this lake have not been tested
Size
Under 100 acres
Deepest point
30 to 59 feet
Public access
Yes

Sources

Survey catches show what DNR nets and electrofishing found on the survey date, not how the fishing is today. Check the current regulations and the Department of Health advice before you keep fish, and confirm access conditions before you tow a boat.

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