Island

Hubbard County

Near Akeley

DOW: 29000700

Northern PikeExcellent · 79Black CrappieGood · 55Largemouth BassGood · 50

A 78-acre lake near Akeley in Hubbard County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 2008.

Fish Species (10)

Northern Pike

Excellent · 79

Above-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 2008

Last surveyed 2008 — treat with caution

Avg Size

22.6"

Avg Weight

2.79 lbs

Catch rate: 11.7 per gill net · typical 3.5–8.9 for a lake like this

Size of catchable northern pike32% keeper-size (24"+)

14–23" · 68%Largest sampled 33"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 31, 2008	11.67	22.6"	2.79 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 31, 2008	0.33	22.6"	1.25 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 22, 1988	6.33	-	2.81 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Crappie

Good · 55

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 2008

Last surveyed 2008 — treat with caution

Avg Size

7.1"

Avg Weight

0.24 lbs

Catch rate: 23.3 per gill net · typical 1–3.9 for a lake like this

Size of catchable black crappie2% keeper-size (10"+)

5–9" · 98%Largest sampled 10"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 31, 2008	23.33	7.1"	0.24 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 31, 2008	3.33	7.1"	0.21 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 22, 1988	3.33	-	0.29 lbs	Standard gill nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 2008

Last surveyed 2008 — treat with caution

Avg Size

9.2"

Avg Weight

0.32 lbs

Catch rate: 0.56 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.4 for a lake like this

Size of catchable largemouth bass33% keeper-size (12"+)

8–11" · 67%Largest sampled 18"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 31, 2008	0.56	9.2"	0.32 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 31, 2008	0.33	9.2"	4.21 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 22, 1988	0.30	-	0.17 lbs	Standard trap nets

Rock Bass

Average · 46

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1988

Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.23 lbs

Catch rate: 0.7 per trap net · typical 0.4–1.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 22, 1988	0.70	-	0.23 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 42

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 2008

Last surveyed 2008 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.6"

Avg Weight

0.21 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net · typical 1–10.3 for a lake like this

Size of catchable yellow perch13% keeper-size (9"+)

5–8" · 87%Largest sampled 9"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 31, 2008	0.56	5.6"	0.09 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 31, 2008	1.00	5.6"	0.21 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 22, 1988	4.70	-	0.08 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Average · 34

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 2008

Last surveyed 2008 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.2"

Avg Weight

0.11 lbs

Catch rate: 34.6 per trap net · typical 9.5–57.3 for a lake like this

Size of catchable bluegill4% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 96%Largest sampled 8"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 31, 2008	34.56	5.2"	0.11 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 31, 2008	6.33	5.2"	0.19 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 22, 1988	0.33	-	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Average · 27

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 2008

Last surveyed 2008 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.2"

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 3.7 per trap net · typical 1.5–6.8 for a lake like this

Size of catchable pumpkinseed0% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 100%Largest sampled 7"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 31, 2008	3.67	5.2"	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 22, 1988	2.60	-	0.14 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (3)

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

White Sucker

Good · 61

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 2008

Last surveyed 2008 — treat with caution

Avg Size

15.8"

Avg Weight

2.13 lbs

Catch rate: 1.3 per gill net · typical 0.3–1.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 31, 2008	1.33	15.8"	2.13 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 22, 1988	0.33	-	2.20 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Bullhead

Average · 43

Average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 2008

Last surveyed 2008 — treat with caution

Avg Size

7.0"

Avg Weight

0.33 lbs

Catch rate: 4.0 per gill net · typical 0.4–3.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 31, 2008	4.00	7.0"	0.33 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 22, 1988	3.00	-	0.43 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Bullhead

Average · 35

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 2008

Last surveyed 2008 — treat with caution

Avg Size

9.5"

Avg Weight

0.56 lbs

Catch rate: 0.89 per trap net · typical 2.7–13.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 31, 2008	2.33	9.5"	0.56 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 31, 2008	0.89	9.5"	0.56 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

Bowfin, buffalo, carp, carpsuckers, freshwater drum, goldeneye, redhorse, and suckers

no limit

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

July 31, 2008Island Lake is located three miles southeast of Akeley in southern Hubbard County. Island has a surface area of 78 acres and a maximum depth of 46 fee…

Island Lake is located three miles southeast of Akeley in southern Hubbard County. Island has a surface area of 78 acres and a maximum depth of 46 feet. There is no public access on Island Lake. The entire shoreline of Island Lake is in private ownership. The only other fisheries survey conducted on Island Lake occurred in 1988. Northern pike, panfish, and bass populations are present in Island Lake.

August 22, 1988Northern Pike and Black Crappie are a little above average populations for this area. All other fish species found in this lake are at below average p…

Northern Pike and Black Crappie are a little above average populations for this area. All other fish species found in this lake are at below average populations for this year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Island?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Rock 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 46 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 2008. 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 crappie limit is: 10 combined total. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.