What Fish Are in Island Lake?
Island Lake in Itasca County, Minnesota has 15 documented fish species: black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, burbot, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, smallmouth bass, tullibee (cisco), walleye, white sucker, yellow perch. The lake has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring.
All Documented Species
Game Fish & Panfish in Island Lake
Island Lake supports 6 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, smallmouth bass, walleye. The lake runs to a maximum depth of 35 feet across 3,108 acres, conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Clarity | 8.9 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 35 ft |
| Surface Area | 3,108 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 15 |
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