Island

Crow Wing County

Near Breezy Point

DOW: 18036500

Rock BassGood · 59Black CrappieGood · 58BluegillGood · 53

A 68-acre lake near Breezy Point in Crow Wing County — best known for panfish and bass. Last surveyed 1991.

Fish Species (8)

Rock Bass

Good · 59

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.50 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 0.3–3.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 15, 1991	0.25	-	0.50 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Good · 58

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.40 lbs

Catch rate: 1.3 per trap net · typical 1.2–4.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 15, 1991	0.50	-	0.80 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 15, 1991	1.25	-	0.40 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Good · 53

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.28 lbs

Catch rate: 3.8 per trap net · typical 4.9–49.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 15, 1991	3.75	-	0.28 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 15, 1991	0.50	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.25 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 15, 1991	0.50	-	1.25 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 15, 1991	1.00	-	0.80 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 49

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.60 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 2.5–24.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 15, 1991	0.50	-	0.60 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Average · 43

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.30 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net · typical 1.7–10.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 15, 1991	0.50	-	0.30 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Average · 34

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.40 lbs

Catch rate: 2.5 per gill net · typical 4.5–11.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 15, 1991	2.50	-	1.40 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 15, 1991	1.75	-	0.61 lbs	Standard trap 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.

Black Bullhead

Average · 43

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.05 lbs

Catch rate: 13.3 per trap net · typical 1.1–25.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 15, 1991	111.50	-	0.06 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 15, 1991	13.25	-	0.05 lbs	Standard trap nets

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Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

Northern Pike

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Angling: 10 (not more than 2 over 26". All from 22-26" must be immediatley released).

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)

Northern Pike

Season: Nov 15, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Darkhouse spearing: 10 (only 1 between 22-26" and 1 over 26"; or, only 2 over 26").

Rock Bass

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

July 15, 1991Abundance of northern pike was low (2.5/gillnet), but size (1.4 lb) was average for the lake class. Median length was 18 inches, and growth appeared t…

Abundance of northern pike was low (2.5/gillnet), but size (1.4 lb) was average for the lake class. Median length was 18 inches, and growth appeared to be good. Bluegill also had low abundance (3.75/trapnet) but had a large average size (0.28 lb). Median length was 7.5 inches (range = 3.5-8.9), and appeared to have good growth. Largemouth bass was captured in average numbers (0.5/trapnet). Of 4 fish sampled in stationery nets, three age classes were noted. Black crappies was also captured in average numbers (1.25/trapnet), and average size was large (0.4 lb). The six crappies sampled ranged from 4.5-11.4 inches. Yellow perch (0.5/gillnet = low abundance) was sampled. Black bullheads (13.25/trapnet) was present in average numbers, but size was small (0.05 lb). Median length was only 4.5 inches by shoreline seine.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Island?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Rock Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, 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 24 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 1991. 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 rock bass limit is: 30. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.