---
type: lake
name: "Island Lake"
county: "Ramsey"
nearest_town: "Shoreview"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 59
max_depth_ft: 11
latitude: 45.05521
longitude: -93.13526
lake_score: 50
dnr_lake_id: "62007500"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/ramsey-county/island-lake
---

# Island Lake

Lake in Ramsey County, Minnesota, near Shoreview

- **Surface Area**: 59 acres
- **Max Depth**: 11 ft
- **Average Depth**: 5 ft
- **Shoreline**: 2.7 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 4.8 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 50/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Island Lake is a 59-acre lake near Shoreview in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It reaches 11 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 5 feet, and has roughly 2.7 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 4.8 feet.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 9 fish species here, including northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. 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 muskellunge and tiger muskellunge, and they override the statewide limits. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2015.

There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the county. The lake is listed as infested with Eurasian watermilfoil — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving.

## Access

- **Public access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Managed by**: county
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 9
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2015
- **Special regulations**: Yes
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

### Special Regulations

- **Muskellunge and Tiger Muskellunge**: Minimum size limit 40". Possession limit one.

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Paddling, Picnicking

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Picnic Area

## Fish Species

Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Channel Catfish, Hybrid Sunfish, White Sucker

## Invasive Species

Eurasian watermilfoil. Clean, drain and dry boats and gear before leaving.

## Nearby Lakes

- [Wabasso Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/ramsey-county/wabasso-lake) - 1.2 miles, 43 acres
- [Snail Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/ramsey-county/snail-lake) - 1.3 miles, 158 acres
- [Lake Owasso](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/ramsey-county/lake-owasso) - 1.6 miles, 375 acres
- [Lake Josephine](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/ramsey-county/lake-josephine) - 1.6 miles, 116 acres
- [West Vadnais Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/ramsey-county/west-vadnais-lake) - 1.7 miles, 212 acres
- [Lake Johanna](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/ramsey-county/lake-johanna) - 1.9 miles, 212 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=45.05521,-93.13526)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=62007500)
- [All lakes in Ramsey County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/ramsey-county)

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