---
type: lake
name: "Island Lake"
county: "Itasca"
nearest_town: "Northome"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 3108
max_depth_ft: 35
latitude: 47.81392
longitude: -94.2365
lake_score: 64
dnr_lake_id: "31091300"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/island-lake
---

# Island Lake

Lake in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Northome

- **Surface Area**: 3,108 acres
- **Max Depth**: 35 ft
- **Shoreline**: 14.3 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 11.2 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 3 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 64/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Island Lake is a 3,108-acre lake near Northome in Itasca County, Minnesota. It reaches 35 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 14.3 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 11.2 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 17 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. Special fishing regulations apply to northern pike and walleye, and they override the statewide limits. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2024.

There are 3 public boat launches (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR.

## Access

- **Public access**: 3 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Managed by**: Minnesota DNR
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 17
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2024
- **Special regulations**: Yes
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

### Special Regulations

- **Northern Pike**: All from 24-36" must be immediately released. Possession limit three, only one over 36".
- **Walleye**: All from 17-26" must be immediately released. One over 26" allowed in possession.

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling

## Amenities

Boat Ramp

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Burbot, Tullibee (Cisco), Rock Bass, Black Bullhead, Bowfin, Brown Bullhead, Hybrid Sunfish, White Sucker, Yellow Bullhead

## Nearby Lakes

- [Moose Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/moose-lake-northome) - 3.5 miles, 412 acres
- [Bartlett Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/koochiching-county/bartlett-lake) - 4.6 miles, 304 acres
- [Shallow Pond](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/shallow-pond) - 4.7 miles, 225 acres
- [Battle Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/koochiching-county/battle-lake) - 6.4 miles, 286 acres
- [Dora Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/dora-lake) - 10.1 miles, 423 acres
- [Dark Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/koochiching-county/dark-lake) - 11.9 miles, 120 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=47.81392,-94.2365)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=31091300)
- [All lakes in Itasca County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county)

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