---
type: lake
name: "Island Lake"
county: "Crow Wing"
nearest_town: "Trommald"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 126
max_depth_ft: 36
latitude: 46.54083
longitude: -93.97826
lake_score: 60
dnr_lake_id: "18012900"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/crow-wing-county/island-lake-trommald
---

# Island Lake

Lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Trommald

- **Surface Area**: 126 acres
- **Max Depth**: 36 ft
- **Shoreline**: 2.6 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 19 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- **Lake Score**: 60/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Island Lake is a 126-acre lake near Trommald in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. It reaches 36 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.6 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 19 feet, which is exceptionally clear for Minnesota.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 9 fish species here, including northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and rock bass. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2024.

There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the township.

## Access

- **Public access**: 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- **Managed by**: township
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 9
- **Stocked**: No
- **Last DNR survey**: 2024
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling

## Amenities

Boat Ramp

## Fish Species

Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Rock Bass, Bowfin, Hybrid Sunfish, Yellow Bullhead

## Nearby Lakes

- [Rabbit Lake (West Portion)](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/crow-wing-county/rabbit-lake-west-portion) - 1.9 miles, 536 acres
- [Clinker Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/crow-wing-county/clinker-lake) - 2 miles, 81 acres
- [Mahnomen Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/crow-wing-county/mahnomen-lake) - 3 miles, 238 acres
- [Rabbit Lake (East Portion)](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/crow-wing-county/rabbit-lake-east-portion) - 3.2 miles, 670 acres
- [Portsmouth Mine](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/crow-wing-county/portsmouth-mine) - 3.6 miles, 149 acres
- [Mahnomen, Alstead & Arco Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/crow-wing-county/mahnomen-alstead-and-arco-lake) - 3.8 miles, 272 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=46.54083,-93.97826)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=18012900)
- [All lakes in Crow Wing County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/crow-wing-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/crow-wing-county/island-lake-trommald)*