Island Lake
Beltrami County, Minnesota, near Island Lake. DNR lake ID 04026500.
Island Lake is a 424.2-acre lake in Beltrami County, Minnesota, near Island Lake. Its deepest point reaches 14 ft, and about 100% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 6.2 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 04026500 |
|---|---|
| County | Beltrami County, near Island Lake |
| Surface area | 424.2 acres |
| Maximum depth | 14 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 100% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 6.2 ft through 2025 (satellite estimate) |
| Invasive species | Not on DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026) |
| Public water accesses | 1 |
Water quality
Summer averages from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring through 2025: clarity 6.2 ft.
Fishing on Island Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 1985 (41 years ago). Catch per net is compared with the DNR’s typical range for lakes of the same type.
| Species | Net | Catch per net | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow perch | gill | 1.0 | 8.0 to 40.3 |
| Yellow perch | trap | 0.2 | 0.8 to 4.5 |
| Black crappie | trap | 9.2 | 0.8 to 6.5 |
| Bluegill | trap | 48.8 | 2.5 to 25.0 |
| Largemouth bass | trap | 0.2 | 0.3 to 0.9 |
| Pumpkinseed | trap | 8.0 | 1.4 to 8.6 |
Fishing regulations
No lake-specific regulation found in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Regulations change. Confirm with the DNR before fishing.
Invasive species
Not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means no confirmed listing, not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
Public boat access
- Island Lake: 1 concrete slab launch ramp, 5 trailer spaces. 18 mi N of Wilton on MN Hwy 89 then .5 mi W on Twp Rd to NE shore. Directions
DNR water access records (2023). Confirm current conditions with the DNR.
Nearby lakes
- Dellwater Lake 2.5 mi, Beltrami County
- Balm Lake 4.0 mi, Beltrami County
- Ten Mile Lake 4.1 mi, Beltrami County
- Boston Lake 5.3 mi, Beltrami County
- Sandy Lake 5.4 mi, Beltrami County
- Myrtle Lake 5.8 mi, Beltrami County
- Moose Lake 6.0 mi, Beltrami County
- Sylvia Lake 7.0 mi, Beltrami County
Questions about Island Lake
How deep is Island Lake?
Island Lake reaches a maximum depth of 14 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 100% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Island Lake?
Island Lake covers about 424.2 acres in Beltrami County, Minnesota.
How clear is Island Lake?
Summer water clarity on Island Lake averages 6.2 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Island Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Island Lake is not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means there is no confirmed listing; it is not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
Where is the public boat access on Island Lake?
Island Lake has 1 public water access site on DNR record: Island Lake.
Are there lake homes for sale on Island Lake?
Homes on Island Lake come up for sale throughout the year, and some sell before they’re ever publicly advertised. Tell us what you’re looking for and our agents will run a custom search and send you matching homes on Island Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Island Lake?
A mid-size lake with room for boating and fishing, about 100% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 6.2 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Island Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Island Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Island Lake
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, our team works Beltrami County lakes every day. Send us a note or call (218) 656-6469.
Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest 1985), DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026), Minnesota Rules 6264.0400 (April 2026), MPCA monitoring via the Water Quality Portal, DNR water access records (2023), LAGOS-US. Lakewide information from public data; it does not describe any specific property. Verify shoreline, bottom type, and depth at any frontage.