Island

Beltrami County

Near Island Lake

DOW: 04026500

BluegillGood · 61PumpkinseedGood · 59Black CrappieGood · 56

A 424-acre lake near Island Lake in Beltrami County — best known for panfish and bass. Last surveyed 1985.

Fish Species (6)

Bluegill

Good · 61

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.09 lbs

Catch rate: 48.8 per trap net · typical 2.5–25 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 13, 1985	48.80	-	0.09 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Good · 59

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.13 lbs

Catch rate: 8.0 per trap net · typical 1.4–8.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 13, 1985	8.00	-	0.13 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Good · 56

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.14 lbs

Catch rate: 9.2 per trap net · typical 0.8–6.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 13, 1985	9.20	-	0.14 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

3.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.2 per trap net · typical 0.3–0.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 13, 1985	0.20	-	3.10 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 37

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net · typical 8–40.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 13, 1985	0.20	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 13, 1985	1.00	-	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets

Other species in this lake (1)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 13, 1985	10.00	-	0.24 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 13, 1985	0.50	-	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets

Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

Largemouth Bass

Season: Mar 1, 2026 – May 22, 2026

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

Catch-and-release only

Largemouth Bass

Season: May 23, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth (when smallmouth season is open)

Crappie

10 combined total

Sunfish

20 combined total

Perch

20 daily and 40 in possession

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

June 13, 1985THE PRESENT POPULATION STATUS CONSISTS PREDOMINANT LY OF THE 1984 PANFISH STOCKING AND A SPECIES COM- POSTION THAT IS EXPECTED FOR A LAKE WHICH HAS PA…

THE PRESENT POPULATION STATUS CONSISTS PREDOMINANT LY OF THE 1984 PANFISH STOCKING AND A SPECIES COM- POSTION THAT IS EXPECTED FOR A LAKE WHICH HAS PAR- TAIL AND COMPLETE WINTERKILLS. BRB, PKS, BLG, AND BLC ARE ABOVE LOCAL MEDIAN AND YEP AND LMB BELOW LOCAL MEDIANS.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Island?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, and Yellow Perch in Island. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Island?

We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Island. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.

How deep is Island?

Island has a maximum depth of 14 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Island last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Island is from 1985. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Island have any invasive species?

No invasive species are on record for Island in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.

Are there special fishing regulations on Island?

No — Island has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide sunfish limit is: 20 combined total. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.