Minnesota Fishing Guide

Three Island

Beltrami County, Minnesota — DOW #04013400

270 Surveys

Special Regulations for Three Island

This lake has regulations that differ from statewide defaults. Always check before fishing.

Invasive Species Alert

Three Island has confirmed populations of:

Clean, drain, and dry all equipment before moving to another water body. It's the law in Minnesota.

729.49
Acres
25 ft
Max Depth
0
17
Fish Species
8
Local Guides

DNR Fish Surveys

Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Three Island. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1983-07-11 Standard trap nets 4.4 (normal) 1.1 – 17.4 0.54 lb 35
1983-07-11 Standard gill nets 2.8 (normal) 1.9 – 57.5 0.63 lb 14
1975-08-25 Standard trap nets 0.5 (below normal) 1.1 – 17.4 0.59 lb 7
1975-08-25 Standard gill nets 1.2 (below normal) 1.9 – 57.5 0.75 lb 6
2011-08-15 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 1.1 – 17.4 0.69 lb 1
2004-08-16 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 1.1 – 17.4 0.66 lb 1
2004-08-16 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 1.9 – 57.5 0.54 lb 3
1989-07-24 Standard trap nets 4.0 (normal) 1.1 – 17.4 0.41 lb 32
1989-07-24 Standard gill nets 57.5 (normal) 1.9 – 57.5 0.57 lb 230
2007-08-13 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.9 – 57.5 0.75 lb 2

Brown Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1983-07-11 Standard trap nets 10.4 (above normal) 1.5 – 9.8 1.00 lb 83
1983-07-11 Standard gill nets 2.6 (normal) 1.5 – 9.9 0.92 lb 13
1996-07-29 Standard trap nets 2.4 (normal) 1.5 – 9.8 0.78 lb 29
1996-07-29 Standard gill nets 5.1 (normal) 1.5 – 9.9 1.08 lb 41
2021-08-23 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.5 – 9.8 1.33 lb 3
2021-08-23 Standard gill nets 1.5 (normal) 1.5 – 9.9 1.04 lb 12
1975-08-25 Standard trap nets 15.6 (above normal) 1.5 – 9.8 0.85 lb 234
1975-08-25 Standard gill nets 5.0 (normal) 1.5 – 9.9 0.69 lb 25
2016-08-16 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.5 – 9.8 0.26 lb 3
2016-08-16 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 1.5 – 9.9 0.85 lb 3
2011-08-15 Standard gill nets 1.1 (below normal) 1.5 – 9.9 1.54 lb 9
2011-08-15 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 1.5 – 9.8 1.34 lb 1
2004-08-16 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 1.5 – 9.8 1.17 lb 5
2004-08-16 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.5 – 9.9 1.25 lb 2
1989-07-24 Standard trap nets 4.9 (normal) 1.5 – 9.8 0.63 lb 39
1989-07-24 Standard gill nets 12.8 (above normal) 1.5 – 9.9 0.64 lb 51
2007-08-13 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.5 – 9.8 0.66 lb 3
2007-08-13 Standard gill nets 2.8 (normal) 1.5 – 9.9 0.82 lb 22

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1983-07-11 Standard trap nets 4.6 (above normal) 0.8 – 4.5 0.25 lb 37
1983-07-11 Standard gill nets 23.0 (normal) 8.0 – 40.3 0.20 lb 115
1996-07-29 Standard trap nets 5.7 (above normal) 0.8 – 4.5 0.18 lb 68
1996-07-29 Standard gill nets 49.0 (above normal) 8.0 – 40.3 0.16 lb 392
2021-08-23 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.8 – 4.5 0.11 lb 10
2021-08-23 Standard gill nets 7.8 (below normal) 8.0 – 40.3 0.11 lb 62
2021-08-18 Backpack electrofishing 14.1 — — 24
2021-08-18 50-ft beach seine 4.4 — — 22
1975-08-25 Standard trap nets 8.1 (above normal) 0.8 – 4.5 0.26 lb 121
1975-08-25 Standard gill nets 66.8 (above normal) 8.0 – 40.3 0.28 lb 334
2016-08-16 Standard trap nets 0.8 (below normal) 0.8 – 4.5 0.15 lb 9
2016-08-16 Standard gill nets 21.1 (normal) 8.0 – 40.3 0.11 lb 169
2011-08-15 50-ft beach seine 201.0 — — 201
2011-08-15 Standard gill nets 32.8 (normal) 8.0 – 40.3 0.14 lb 262
2011-08-15 Backpack electrofishing 4.5 — — 3
2011-08-15 Standard trap nets 2.4 (normal) 0.8 – 4.5 0.11 lb 24
2004-08-16 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.8 – 4.5 0.17 lb 11
2004-08-16 Standard gill nets 10.8 (normal) 8.0 – 40.3 0.12 lb 86
1989-07-24 Standard trap nets 2.9 (normal) 0.8 – 4.5 0.20 lb 23
1989-07-24 Standard gill nets 43.5 (above normal) 8.0 – 40.3 0.14 lb 174
2007-08-13 Standard trap nets 1.6 (normal) 0.8 – 4.5 0.18 lb 19
2007-08-13 Standard gill nets 10.5 (normal) 8.0 – 40.3 0.13 lb 84

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1983-07-11 Standard gill nets 6.6 (normal) 4.6 – 11.6 1.18 lb 33
1983-07-11 Standard trap nets 0.5 — 1.10 lb 4
1996-07-29 Standard gill nets 11.5 (normal) 4.6 – 11.6 2.04 lb 92
1996-07-29 Standard trap nets 1.3 — 1.38 lb 16
2021-08-23 Standard gill nets 9.5 (normal) 4.6 – 11.6 2.00 lb 76
2021-08-23 Standard trap nets 1.7 — 2.06 lb 20
1975-08-25 Standard gill nets 4.0 (below normal) 4.6 – 11.6 1.84 lb 20
1975-08-25 Standard trap nets 0.9 — 1.69 lb 13
2016-08-16 Standard gill nets 6.3 (normal) 4.6 – 11.6 2.42 lb 50
2016-08-16 Standard trap nets 0.9 — 2.07 lb 11
2011-08-15 Standard gill nets 7.1 (normal) 4.6 – 11.6 2.63 lb 57
2011-08-15 Standard trap nets 1.8 — 2.72 lb 18
2004-08-16 Standard gill nets 6.5 (normal) 4.6 – 11.6 2.96 lb 52
2004-08-16 Standard trap nets 1.4 — 1.88 lb 17
1989-07-24 Standard gill nets 12.0 (above normal) 4.6 – 11.6 2.11 lb 48
1989-07-24 Standard trap nets 1.9 — 0.76 lb 15
2007-08-13 Standard gill nets 5.9 (normal) 4.6 – 11.6 2.07 lb 47
2007-08-13 Standard trap nets 1.5 — 2.32 lb 18

Rock Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1983-07-11 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.8 0.79 lb 4
1983-07-11 Standard trap nets 2.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.45 lb 18
1996-07-29 Standard gill nets 3.1 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.8 0.45 lb 25
1996-07-29 Standard trap nets 2.2 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.47 lb 26
2021-08-23 Standard gill nets 1.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.8 0.32 lb 11
2021-08-23 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.24 lb 15
2021-08-18 50-ft beach seine 0.4 — — 2
2021-08-18 Backpack electrofishing 0.6 — — 1
1975-08-25 Standard gill nets 1.2 (normal) 0.3 – 1.8 0.52 lb 6
1975-08-25 Standard trap nets 6.0 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.48 lb 90
2016-08-16 Standard gill nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.8 0.30 lb 3
2016-08-16 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.31 lb 5
2011-08-15 Standard gill nets 3.4 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.8 0.36 lb 27
2011-08-15 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.29 lb 10
2004-08-16 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.8 0.34 lb 4
2004-08-16 Standard trap nets 1.4 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.42 lb 17
1989-07-24 Standard trap nets 1.5 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.38 lb 12
2007-08-13 Standard gill nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.8 0.28 lb 3
2007-08-13 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.22 lb 6

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1983-07-11 Standard gill nets 3.6 (normal) 1.5 – 5.8 0.99 lb 18
1983-07-11 Standard trap nets 2.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 0.8 1.38 lb 22
1996-07-29 Standard gill nets 8.1 (above normal) 1.5 – 5.8 1.40 lb 65
1996-07-29 Standard trap nets 0.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 0.8 2.47 lb 10
2021-08-23 Standard gill nets 3.3 (normal) 1.5 – 5.8 1.72 lb 26
2021-08-23 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.8 2.98 lb 3
1975-08-25 Standard gill nets 8.2 (above normal) 1.5 – 5.8 1.11 lb 41
1975-08-25 Standard trap nets 2.1 (above normal) 0.3 – 0.8 1.73 lb 32
2016-08-16 Standard gill nets 2.8 (normal) 1.5 – 5.8 1.34 lb 22
2016-08-16 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 0.8 1.87 lb 7
2011-08-15 Standard gill nets 3.4 (normal) 1.5 – 5.8 1.88 lb 27
2011-08-15 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 0.8 3.48 lb 7
2004-08-16 Standard gill nets 3.0 (normal) 1.5 – 5.8 1.12 lb 24
2004-08-16 Standard trap nets 1.0 (above normal) 0.3 – 0.8 2.29 lb 12
1989-07-24 Standard gill nets 6.5 (above normal) 1.5 – 5.8 1.43 lb 26
1989-07-24 Standard trap nets 1.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 0.8 1.45 lb 14
2007-08-13 Standard gill nets 1.1 (below normal) 1.5 – 5.8 1.90 lb 9
2007-08-13 Standard trap nets 1.2 (above normal) 0.3 – 0.8 2.66 lb 14

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1983-07-11 Standard gill nets 1.6 — 0.17 lb 8
1983-07-11 Standard trap nets 11.3 (above normal) 1.4 – 8.6 0.22 lb 90
1996-07-29 Standard gill nets 4.1 — 0.14 lb 33
1996-07-29 Standard trap nets 4.9 (normal) 1.4 – 8.6 0.18 lb 59
2021-08-23 Standard gill nets 5.1 — 0.29 lb 41
2021-08-23 Standard trap nets 4.8 (normal) 1.4 – 8.6 0.17 lb 57
2021-08-18 Backpack electrofishing 5.3 — — 9
2021-08-18 15-ft beach seine 5.0 — — 15
2021-08-18 50-ft beach seine 0.2 — — 1
1975-08-25 Standard gill nets 1.8 — 0.37 lb 9
1975-08-25 Standard trap nets 5.3 (normal) 1.4 – 8.6 0.28 lb 79
2016-08-16 Standard gill nets 0.6 — 0.12 lb 5
2016-08-16 Standard trap nets 3.1 (normal) 1.4 – 8.6 0.26 lb 37
2011-08-15 Standard gill nets 5.4 — 0.19 lb 43
2011-08-15 Backpack electrofishing 7.5 — — 5
2011-08-15 Standard trap nets 3.2 (normal) 1.4 – 8.6 0.20 lb 32
2011-08-15 50-ft beach seine 1.0 — — 1
2004-08-16 Standard gill nets 4.0 — 0.20 lb 32
2004-08-16 Standard trap nets 3.0 (normal) 1.4 – 8.6 0.22 lb 36
1989-07-24 Standard gill nets 1.8 — 0.44 lb 7
1989-07-24 Standard trap nets 7.8 (normal) 1.4 – 8.6 0.30 lb 62
2007-08-13 Standard gill nets 4.0 — 0.21 lb 32
2007-08-13 Standard trap nets 3.1 (normal) 1.4 – 8.6 0.23 lb 37

Tullibee (Cisco)

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1983-07-11 Standard gill nets 3.0 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.4 2.22 lb 15
2021-08-23 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.4 1.95 lb 1
1975-08-25 Standard gill nets 1.2 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.82 lb 6
2016-08-16 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.48 lb 2
2004-08-16 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.68 lb 1

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1983-07-11 Standard gill nets 8.6 (above normal) 1.0 – 5.5 2.42 lb 43
1983-07-11 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.4 – 1.5 2.30 lb 5
1996-07-29 Standard gill nets 4.4 (normal) 1.0 – 5.5 2.50 lb 35
2021-08-23 Standard gill nets 2.4 (normal) 1.0 – 5.5 2.33 lb 19
2021-08-23 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.5 2.30 lb 2
2021-08-18 Backpack electrofishing 0.6 — — 1
1975-08-25 Standard gill nets 6.0 (above normal) 1.0 – 5.5 2.73 lb 30
1975-08-25 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.4 – 1.5 3.01 lb 13
2016-08-16 Standard gill nets 2.1 (normal) 1.0 – 5.5 1.51 lb 17
2016-08-16 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.5 — 2
2011-08-15 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.5 2.83 lb 1
2011-08-15 50-ft beach seine 1.0 — — 1
2011-08-15 Standard gill nets 0.9 (below normal) 1.0 – 5.5 2.06 lb 7
2004-08-16 Standard gill nets 2.8 (normal) 1.0 – 5.5 2.02 lb 22
2004-08-16 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.4 – 1.5 3.64 lb 7
1989-07-24 Standard gill nets 2.3 (normal) 1.0 – 5.5 1.83 lb 9
2007-08-13 Standard gill nets 0.8 (below normal) 1.0 – 5.5 1.88 lb 6
2007-08-13 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.5 3.58 lb 2

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1983-07-11 Standard gill nets 1.2 (normal) 1.0 – 7.3 0.07 lb 6
1983-07-11 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.8 – 6.5 0.10 lb 2
1996-07-29 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 1.0 – 7.3 0.29 lb 4
1996-07-29 Standard trap nets 0.6 (below normal) 0.8 – 6.5 0.76 lb 7
2021-08-23 Standard gill nets 1.9 (normal) 1.0 – 7.3 0.12 lb 15
2021-08-23 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.8 – 6.5 0.07 lb 1
1975-08-25 Standard gill nets 1.8 (normal) 1.0 – 7.3 0.27 lb 9
1975-08-25 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.8 – 6.5 0.27 lb 13
2016-08-16 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 1.0 – 7.3 0.67 lb 3
2016-08-16 Standard trap nets 0.8 (below normal) 0.8 – 6.5 0.59 lb 9
2011-08-15 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 1.0 – 7.3 0.32 lb 4
2004-08-16 Standard gill nets 0.6 (below normal) 1.0 – 7.3 0.23 lb 5
2004-08-16 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.8 – 6.5 0.52 lb 2
1989-07-24 Standard gill nets 0.8 (below normal) 1.0 – 7.3 0.47 lb 3
1989-07-24 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.8 – 6.5 1.30 lb 1
2007-08-13 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 1.0 – 7.3 0.23 lb 1
2007-08-13 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.8 – 6.5 0.27 lb 2

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1983-07-11 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 0.9 0.40 lb 3
1996-07-29 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.9 2.46 lb 3
2021-08-23 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 1.01 lb 6
2021-08-23 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 0.9 0.57 lb 5
2021-08-18 Backpack electrofishing 21.7 — — 37
2021-08-18 15-ft beach seine 7.3 — — 22
2021-08-18 50-ft beach seine 7.4 — — 37
1975-08-25 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 0.9 0.04 lb 10
2016-08-16 Standard electrofishing 7.9 — 1.67 lb 13
2016-08-16 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 1.07 lb 5
2016-08-16 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 0.9 0.84 lb 7
2011-08-15 50-ft beach seine 3.0 — — 3
2011-08-15 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.3 1.88 lb 2
2011-08-15 Backpack electrofishing 4.5 — — 3
2011-08-15 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.3 – 0.9 0.95 lb 9
2004-08-16 Standard gill nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 1.80 lb 3
2004-08-16 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 0.9 1.69 lb 5
1989-07-24 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 0.9 1.52 lb 5
2007-08-13 Standard gill nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.73 lb 3
2007-08-13 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 0.9 0.21 lb 5

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1983-07-11 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 2.5 – 25.0 0.47 lb 2
1996-07-29 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 0.72 lb 2
1996-07-29 Standard trap nets 1.1 (below normal) 2.5 – 25.0 0.69 lb 13
2021-08-23 Standard gill nets 3.5 — 0.36 lb 28
2021-08-23 Standard trap nets 6.2 (normal) 2.5 – 25.0 0.26 lb 74
2021-08-18 Backpack electrofishing 14.1 — — 24
2021-08-18 15-ft beach seine 7.3 — — 22
2021-08-18 50-ft beach seine 5.8 — — 29
2016-08-16 Standard gill nets 1.3 — 0.47 lb 10
2016-08-16 Standard trap nets 8.9 (normal) 2.5 – 25.0 0.33 lb 107
2011-08-15 Standard gill nets 6.4 — 0.47 lb 51
2011-08-15 Standard trap nets 4.2 (normal) 2.5 – 25.0 0.34 lb 42
2004-08-16 Standard gill nets 2.6 — 0.29 lb 21
2004-08-16 Standard trap nets 10.3 (normal) 2.5 – 25.0 0.21 lb 124
1989-07-24 Standard trap nets 3.4 (normal) 2.5 – 25.0 0.09 lb 27
2007-08-13 Standard gill nets 5.0 — 0.39 lb 40
2007-08-13 Standard trap nets 4.4 (normal) 2.5 – 25.0 0.26 lb 53

Bowfin

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1983-07-11 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 0.5 – 1.7 5.14 lb 10
1996-07-29 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.5 – 1.5 4.12 lb 4
1996-07-29 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.5 – 1.7 4.99 lb 7
2021-08-23 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 1.5 4.01 lb 1
2021-08-23 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 1.7 4.48 lb 1
1975-08-25 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.5 – 1.5 3.37 lb 3
1975-08-25 Standard trap nets 1.7 (normal) 0.5 – 1.7 4.55 lb 25
2016-08-16 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 1.7 — 2
2011-08-15 Standard gill nets 0.9 (normal) 0.5 – 1.5 4.45 lb 7
2011-08-15 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.5 – 1.7 2.88 lb 5
2004-08-16 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.5 – 1.5 4.79 lb 5
2004-08-16 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 1.7 4.91 lb 4
1989-07-24 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.5 – 1.5 4.50 lb 2
1989-07-24 Standard trap nets 1.1 (normal) 0.5 – 1.7 5.00 lb 9
2007-08-13 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.5 – 1.5 4.44 lb 6
2007-08-13 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.5 – 1.7 5.00 lb 7

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1996-07-29 Standard trap nets 0.6 (below normal) 1.8 – 7.2 0.90 lb 7
2021-08-23 Standard gill nets 8.8 (above normal) 0.6 – 5.0 0.64 lb 70
2021-08-23 Standard trap nets 2.7 (normal) 1.8 – 7.2 0.74 lb 32
2016-08-16 Standard gill nets 6.4 (above normal) 0.6 – 5.0 0.66 lb 51
2016-08-16 Standard trap nets 2.3 (normal) 1.8 – 7.2 0.35 lb 28
2011-08-15 Standard trap nets 2.9 (normal) 1.8 – 7.2 0.79 lb 29
2011-08-15 Standard gill nets 8.4 (above normal) 0.6 – 5.0 0.62 lb 67
2004-08-16 Standard gill nets 8.3 (above normal) 0.6 – 5.0 0.56 lb 66
2004-08-16 Standard trap nets 6.9 (normal) 1.8 – 7.2 0.59 lb 83
2007-08-13 Standard gill nets 6.1 (above normal) 0.6 – 5.0 0.47 lb 49
2007-08-13 Standard trap nets 12.0 (above normal) 1.8 – 7.2 0.61 lb 144

Shorthead Redhorse

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1996-07-29 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 3.1 4.86 lb 1
2021-08-23 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 3.1 2.08 lb 5

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1996-07-29 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 0.18 lb 1
2021-08-23 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 0.63 lb 2
2021-08-23 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 0.65 lb 2
2021-08-18 50-ft beach seine 0.2 — — 1
2016-08-16 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 0.61 lb 3
2011-08-15 Standard gill nets 0.5 — 0.51 lb 4
2004-08-16 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 0.53 lb 2
2007-08-13 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 0.81 lb 1

LES

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2021-08-23 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 0.03 lb 1
2021-08-18 15-ft beach seine 9.0 — — 27
2021-08-18 Backpack electrofishing 4.7 — — 8
1975-08-25 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 0.05 lb 1
2011-08-15 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 0.18 lb 1

CNM

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2021-08-18 Backpack electrofishing 47.5 — 81
2011-08-15 Backpack electrofishing 6.0 — 4

Johnny Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2021-08-18 Backpack electrofishing 1.8 — 3
2021-08-18 50-ft beach seine 0.4 — 2
2011-08-15 50-ft beach seine 2.0 — 2

Bluntnose Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2021-08-18 50-ft beach seine 0.8 — 4
2021-08-18 Backpack electrofishing 0.6 — 1

BKF

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2021-08-18 50-ft beach seine 0.8 — 4

BNS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2021-08-18 Backpack electrofishing 2.3 — 4
2021-08-18 15-ft beach seine 3.0 — 9

Golden Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2021-08-18 Backpack electrofishing 0.6 — 1
2021-08-18 15-ft beach seine 0.7 — 2
2011-08-15 Backpack electrofishing 3.0 — 2

BCS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2021-08-18 Backpack electrofishing 5.3 — 9
2021-08-18 15-ft beach seine 5.3 — 16
2011-08-15 Backpack electrofishing 10.4 — 7

PGS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2021-08-18 Backpack electrofishing 2.3 — 4

Iowa Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2021-08-18 Backpack electrofishing 6.5 — 11
2011-08-15 50-ft beach seine 10.0 — 10

Burbot

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1975-08-25 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.1 – 0.3 0.10 lb 1

RHS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2016-08-16 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 0.16 lb 1

BST

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2011-08-15 Backpack electrofishing 1.5 — 1

Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2007-08-13 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 0.37 lb 2

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Dunham's Sports

Bemidji, MN

(218) 755-5111

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Hillman's Store & Bait Station

Waskish, MN

(218) 647-8504

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J B Lures

Bemidji, MN

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L&M Fleet Supply

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Northland Fishing Tackle

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Northwoods Bait & Tackle

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Trappers Bait Shop

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Up North Sports

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(218) 444-7669

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Biddy's landing

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Diamond Point Park

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Dick's Boat & RV Storage

Bemidji, MN

(218) 751-4827

★ 3

Grace Lake Boat Access

Bemidji, MN

★ 4.4

Resorts & Lodges Near Three Island

Plan your stay — fishing resorts and lodges near Three Island.

Pimushe Resort
Fishing Resort Bemidji

(218) 586-2094
Red Lake Cabin LLC
Fishing Resort Kelliher

(320) 424-2329
The Dahlin Lodge - Upper Red Lake Cabin Rental
Fishing Resort Kelliher

(218) 604-0840
Cedar Rapids Lodge
Fishing Resort Tenstrike

(218) 243-2487

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Fish Species

Species known to inhabit Three Island. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Black CrappieBluegillBowfin (Dogfish)Brown BullheadHybrid SunfishLargemouth BassNorthern PikeNorthern SunfishPumpkinseedRedhorseRock BassShorthead RedhorseTullibee (Cisco)WalleyeWhite SuckerYellow BullheadYellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Three Island

Bemidji Area Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(763) 670-6033
Chad's Guide Services
Fishing Guide

(218) 556-0823
First City Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(218) 689-5550
Kevin Cochran’s Musky Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(507) 456-9023
Northcountry Guide Service & Promotions
Fishing Guide

(218) 766-1814
Northern Walleye Adventures
Fishing Guide

(218) 209-8824

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Other Lakes in Beltrami County

Andrusia

1,595.51 acres

Balm

537.37 acres

Bass

79.95 acres

Beltrami

725.82 acres

Bemidji (main lake)

6,595.93 acres

Benjamin

33.14 acres

Plan Your Trip to Three Island

Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.