Island
Ramsey County, Minnesota — DOW #62007500
Special Regulations for Island
This lake has regulations that differ from statewide defaults. Always check before fishing.
- Minimum size limit 40". Possession limit one.
Invasive Species Alert
Island has confirmed populations of:
- Eurasian watermilfoil
Clean, drain, and dry all equipment before moving to another water body. It's the law in Minnesota.
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Island. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
TME
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 7.50 lb | 1 |
| 2004-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 4.80 lb | 1 |
| 1999-08-16 | Standard electrofishing | 1.1 | — | 10.11 lb | 1 |
| 2009-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.56 lb | 2 |
| 1989-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.90 lb | 2 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 0.11 lb | 1 |
| 2004-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 3.0 – 26.5 | 0.07 lb | 1 |
| 2006-04-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 0.19 lb | 2 |
| 2006-04-27 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 3.0 – 26.5 | 0.23 lb | 3 |
| 1999-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 0.20 lb | 4 |
| 1999-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 5.5 (normal) | 3.0 – 26.5 | 0.14 lb | 11 |
| 2009-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 3.0 – 26.5 | 0.12 lb | 1 |
| 1994-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 3.0 – 26.5 | 0.09 lb | 1 |
| 1989-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 3.0 – 26.5 | 0.07 lb | 3 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.0 | 2.82 lb | 7 |
| 2004-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 2.07 lb | 1 |
| 2006-04-27 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.5 – 7.0 | 3.30 lb | 1 |
| 1980-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.0 | 1.17 lb | 3 |
| 1980-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.40 lb | 1 |
| 1960-09-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 4.79 lb | 12 |
| 1999-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.5 – 7.0 | 3.89 lb | 2 |
| 1999-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 5.95 lb | 2 |
| 1984-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.0 | 4.97 lb | 3 |
| 1984-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 2.57 lb | 3 |
| 1994-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.0 | 2.67 lb | 7 |
| 1994-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 1.46 lb | 1 |
| 1989-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 13.0 (above normal) | 1.5 – 7.0 | 2.41 lb | 13 |
| 1989-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 | — | 2.08 lb | 8 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.4 – 4.3 | 0.24 lb | 1 |
| 2006-04-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 0.13 lb | 1 |
| 1999-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.4 – 4.3 | 0.21 lb | 1 |
| 2009-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 4.3 | 0.17 lb | 3 |
| 1994-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 4.3 | 0.08 lb | 6 |
| 1989-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 17.0 (above normal) | 0.4 – 4.3 | 0.06 lb | 17 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-08-16 | Survey seining | 10.0 | — | — | 20 |
| 2006-04-27 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.14 lb | 1 |
| 2006-04-27 | Standard trap nets | 4.4 | — | 0.14 lb | 22 |
| 1960-09-06 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 | — | 0.15 lb | 29 |
| 1999-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 | — | 0.09 lb | 3 |
| 1999-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 10.8 | — | 0.10 lb | 86 |
| 2009-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 3.8 | — | 0.08 lb | 23 |
| 2009-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 | — | 0.10 lb | 3 |
| 1994-08-15 | Survey seining | 8.7 | — | — | 26 |
| 1994-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 | — | 0.16 lb | 8 |
| 1994-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 6.1 | — | 0.10 lb | 61 |
| 1989-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.80 lb | 1 |
| 1989-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 5.0 | — | 0.09 lb | 35 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-08-16 | Survey seining | 3.0 | — | 0.06 lb | 6 |
| 2004-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 1.33 lb | 3 |
| 2006-04-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 3.97 lb | 2 |
| 1980-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 1.21 lb | 8 |
| 1999-08-16 | Standard electrofishing | 120.8 | — | 1.08 lb | 110 |
| 1999-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.0 | 0.67 lb | 1 |
| 1999-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.23 lb | 5 |
| 1979-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.77 lb | 5 |
| 1984-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 4.90 lb | 1 |
| 1994-08-15 | Survey seining | 6.0 | — | 0.02 lb | 18 |
| 1994-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.0 | 0.48 lb | 1 |
| 1994-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.49 lb | 4 |
| 1989-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.0 | 0.80 lb | 1 |
| 1989-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 2.05 lb | 4 |
Common Carp
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (normal) | 1.0 – 3.6 | 4.87 lb | 14 |
| 2006-04-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.0 – 3.6 | 5.77 lb | 1 |
| 2009-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.0 – 3.6 | 6.22 lb | 1 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-08-16 | Survey seining | 255.5 | — | — | 511 |
| 2004-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 12.5 | — | 0.07 lb | 25 |
| 2004-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 82.0 (above normal) | 1.9 – 29.5 | 0.07 lb | 656 |
| 2006-04-27 | Standard gill nets | 31.0 | — | 0.10 lb | 31 |
| 2006-04-27 | Standard trap nets | 171.6 (above normal) | 1.9 – 29.5 | 0.01 lb | 858 |
| 1980-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 28.9 (normal) | 1.9 – 29.5 | 0.17 lb | 202 |
| 1980-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 0.12 lb | 2 |
| 1960-09-06 | Standard trap nets | 18.3 (normal) | 1.9 – 29.5 | 0.09 lb | 274 |
| 1999-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 37.0 | — | 0.07 lb | 74 |
| 1999-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 120.5 (above normal) | 1.9 – 29.5 | 0.08 lb | 964 |
| 1979-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 17.3 (normal) | 1.9 – 29.5 | 0.16 lb | 121 |
| 2009-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 59.5 (above normal) | 1.9 – 29.5 | 0.08 lb | 357 |
| 2009-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 28.0 | — | 0.08 lb | 28 |
| 1984-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 44.7 (above normal) | 1.9 – 29.5 | 0.14 lb | 313 |
| 1984-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 | — | 0.08 lb | 6 |
| 1994-08-15 | Survey seining | 98.0 | — | — | 294 |
| 1994-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 10.0 | — | 0.11 lb | 20 |
| 1994-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 146.5 (above normal) | 1.9 – 29.5 | 0.01 lb | 1465 |
| 1989-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 46.0 | — | 0.09 lb | 46 |
| 1989-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 55.6 (above normal) | 1.9 – 29.5 | 0.08 lb | 389 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-08-16 | Survey seining | 8.0 | — | — | 16 |
| 2004-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.09 lb | 1 |
| 2004-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 4.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 8.4 | 0.10 lb | 32 |
| 2006-04-27 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 8.4 | 0.08 lb | 5 |
| 1980-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 42.0 | — | 0.13 lb | 42 |
| 1980-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 30.4 (above normal) | 0.8 – 8.4 | 0.14 lb | 213 |
| 1960-09-06 | Standard trap nets | 16.4 (above normal) | 0.8 – 8.4 | 0.06 lb | 246 |
| 1999-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 | — | 0.13 lb | 8 |
| 1999-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 (normal) | 0.8 – 8.4 | 0.10 lb | 22 |
| 1979-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 14.0 (above normal) | 0.8 – 8.4 | 0.14 lb | 98 |
| 2009-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.8 – 8.4 | 0.10 lb | 3 |
| 1984-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 13.0 | — | 0.10 lb | 13 |
| 1984-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 9.7 (above normal) | 0.8 – 8.4 | 0.10 lb | 68 |
| 1994-08-15 | Survey seining | 4.7 | — | — | 14 |
| 1994-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 2.5 (normal) | 0.8 – 8.4 | 0.12 lb | 25 |
| 1989-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 43.0 | — | 0.12 lb | 43 |
| 1989-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 6.4 (normal) | 0.8 – 8.4 | 0.09 lb | 45 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 7.3 | 1.85 lb | 4 |
| 2004-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.9 | 1.11 lb | 5 |
| 2006-04-27 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 7.3 | 2.06 lb | 1 |
| 2006-04-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.9 | 1.15 lb | 2 |
| 1999-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.0 – 7.3 | 3.59 lb | 1 |
| 1999-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.9 | 4.39 lb | 3 |
| 2009-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 7.3 | 3.52 lb | 3 |
| 2009-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.9 | 2.47 lb | 6 |
| 1984-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.9 | 0.20 lb | 5 |
| 1994-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.0 – 7.3 | 2.78 lb | 1 |
| 1994-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.9 | 4.52 lb | 2 |
| 1989-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 7.3 | 2.93 lb | 3 |
| 1989-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.9 | 3.02 lb | 8 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-08-16 | Survey seining | 5.0 | — | — | 10 |
| 1960-09-06 | Standard trap nets | 17.5 (above normal) | 0.2 – 2.0 | 0.18 lb | 263 |
| 1999-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 2.0 | 0.02 lb | 2 |
| 1994-08-15 | Survey seining | 1.0 | — | — | 3 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 7.4 | 2.03 lb | 1 |
| 2004-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | 2.47 lb | 3 |
| 2006-04-27 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 7.4 | 2.58 lb | 1 |
| 2006-04-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | 2.84 lb | 1 |
| 1980-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | 1.38 lb | 4 |
| 1999-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 7.4 | 1.62 lb | 3 |
| 1999-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | 2.98 lb | 7 |
| 1984-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 7.4 | 2.25 lb | 2 |
| 1984-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | 2.90 lb | 3 |
| 1994-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 7.4 | 1.60 lb | 2 |
| 1994-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | 3.58 lb | 2 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 2.4 (below normal) | 2.4 – 15.1 | 0.34 lb | 19 |
| 2006-04-27 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 2.4 – 15.1 | 0.35 lb | 5 |
| 1980-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 247.0 (above normal) | 1.5 – 14.7 | 0.09 lb | 247 |
| 1980-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 76.7 (above normal) | 2.4 – 15.1 | 0.09 lb | 537 |
| 1960-09-06 | Standard trap nets | 4.1 (normal) | 2.4 – 15.1 | 0.72 lb | 61 |
| 1999-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 6.9 (normal) | 2.4 – 15.1 | 0.25 lb | 55 |
| 1979-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 31.6 (above normal) | 2.4 – 15.1 | 0.07 lb | 221 |
| 2009-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (normal) | 1.5 – 14.7 | 0.09 lb | 5 |
| 2009-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 3.5 (normal) | 2.4 – 15.1 | 0.10 lb | 21 |
| 1984-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 78.0 (above normal) | 1.5 – 14.7 | 0.12 lb | 78 |
| 1984-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 72.4 (above normal) | 2.4 – 15.1 | 0.14 lb | 507 |
| 1994-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (normal) | 1.5 – 14.7 | 0.15 lb | 5 |
| 1994-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (below normal) | 2.4 – 15.1 | 0.14 lb | 15 |
| 1989-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 72.0 (above normal) | 1.5 – 14.7 | 0.10 lb | 72 |
| 1989-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 12.0 (normal) | 2.4 – 15.1 | 0.14 lb | 84 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-04-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 2.2 – 60.5 | 0.64 lb | 3 |
| 1980-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 55.0 (normal) | 9.6 – 91.4 | 0.36 lb | 55 |
| 1980-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 20.3 (normal) | 2.2 – 60.5 | 0.35 lb | 142 |
| 1960-09-06 | Standard trap nets | 24.7 (normal) | 2.2 – 60.5 | 0.15 lb | 370 |
| 1999-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 2.2 – 60.5 | 0.60 lb | 2 |
| 1999-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (below normal) | 9.6 – 91.4 | 0.53 lb | 6 |
| 1979-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 26.4 (normal) | 2.2 – 60.5 | 0.41 lb | 185 |
| 1984-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (below normal) | 9.6 – 91.4 | 0.43 lb | 3 |
| 1984-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 3.4 (normal) | 2.2 – 60.5 | 0.58 lb | 24 |
| 1994-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 2.2 – 60.5 | 0.86 lb | 6 |
| 1994-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 9.6 – 91.4 | 1.04 lb | 2 |
| 1989-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 2.2 – 60.5 | 0.55 lb | 9 |
| 1989-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 15.0 (normal) | 9.6 – 91.4 | 0.55 lb | 15 |
Channel Catfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-04-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 0.55 lb | 4 |
| 1999-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 | — | 0.81 lb | 5 |
| 1999-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.79 lb | 2 |
| 2009-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 | — | 1.56 lb | 7 |
| 2009-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.23 lb | 1 |
White Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960-09-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 2.5 – 11.6 | 0.82 lb | 4 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960-09-06 | Standard trap nets | 3.7 (normal) | 1.4 – 6.6 | 0.67 lb | 56 |
| 1999-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.4 – 6.6 | 0.48 lb | 2 |
| 1994-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.4 – 6.6 | 0.87 lb | 2 |
| 1994-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.0 – 6.0 | 0.93 lb | 1 |
| 1989-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 1.4 – 6.6 | 0.68 lb | 3 |
| 1989-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 6.0 | 0.43 lb | 3 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960-09-06 | Standard trap nets | 4.6 (normal) | 0.8 – 6.2 | 1.04 lb | 69 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Bait Caddy
White Bear Township, MN
★ 5Bald Eagle Gas
White Bear Lake, MN
★ 3.3Boaters Outlet
St Paul, MN
★ 4Joe's Sporting Goods
St Paul, MN
★ 4.4Kathy's Live Bait
St Paul, MN
★ 4.5Mend Provisions
St Paul, MN
★ 4.7Revolution Sporting Goods
St Paul, MN
★ 4.5Supernatural Big Baits
St Paul, MN
★ 3.5Nearby Marinas
Boat Landing on Spoon Lake for Gervais and Keller Lakes
Little Canada, MN
★ 4.6Boat Works Bay Marina
White Bear Lake, MN
★ 5Hamline Park Plaza Auto & Boat Storage
St Paul, MN
★ 4Magnolia Blossom Cruises
St Paul, MN
★ 4.8Minnesota Boat Club
St Paul, MN
★ 4.6Mobile WaterSports
New Brighton, MN
★ 5Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Island. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Island
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- GPS: 45.0550°N, 93.1354°W — Get Directions
- View on MN DNR LakeFinder for the latest survey data and lake info
- Review Minnesota fishing regulations for season dates and limits
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for ages 16+ — buy online at dnr.state.mn.us
Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.