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Wind & weather
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DNR data
WalleyeAbundant · stocked9.7
MuskyCommon · stocked7.6
Northern pikeCommon6.6
BluegillPanfish, present4.1
PerchPanfish, present4.1
CrappiePanfish, present4.1
LargemouthPresent4.1
SmallmouthPresent4.1How we rate
Start from how common the DNR says the fish is (abundant 7.5, common 6, present 3.5). Add 1 if the DNR stocked it in the last 5 years, 0.6 for walleye in two-story or complex lakes, and up to 0.9 for lake size. The DNR counts bluegill, perch and crappie together as panfish, so they share a score.
Depth map
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Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-08| Walleye | 18" min · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Musky | 40" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open water | Open |
| Northern pike | No size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Bass | No size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 10 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
2 public- Access at Nw Side Lake Off Landing RdDirections
- AccessDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2025 | 5,404 walleye large fingerling, 6.3" 2,257 walleye large fingerling, 7" 173 muskellunge large fingerling, 11" |
| 2023 | 5,415 walleye large fingerling, 6.7" 102 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.8" 112 muskellunge large fingerling, 11" |
| 2022 | 231 muskellunge large fingerling, 11" |
| 2021 | 5,969 walleye large fingerling, 6.6" 41 muskellunge large fingerling, 13.9" |
| 2019 | 5,416 walleye large fingerling, 6.2" |
The DNR has 29 fish surveys on file for this lake.
Before you go
DNRThis is health advice about eating fish, from the DNR. It is not how many you can catch or keep. Catch limits are in Rules.
Eat any amount Bluegill and Sunfish, Bullheads, Crappies, Inland Trout, Yellow Perch
Up to 1 meal a week Bass, Catfish, Pike, Walleye, All Other Species and Sizes
Up to 1 meal a month Muskies
Statewide advice; no lake-specific advisory. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsChinese Mystery Snail · Curly-Leaf Pondweed · Purple Loosestrife · Rusty Crayfish
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Island
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Catches & reportsLakes near Island
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCann LakeRusk | 1.6 | 133 | 38 ft |
| Sand LakeRusk | 2 | 262 | 100 ft |
| Clear LakeRusk | 2.3 | 95 | 74 ft |
| Potato LakeRusk | 2.4 | 534 | 40 ft |
| Chain LakeRusk | 3.2 | 468 | 74 ft |
| Pine LakeRusk | 4.1 | 262 | 115 ft |
| Henneman LakeChippewa | 4.4 | 64 | 60 ft |
| Long LakeChippewa | 4.8 | 1,052 | 101 ft |
Island questions
How deep is Island Lake?
Island Lake is 54 feet at its deepest, and 22 feet deep on average. It covers 543 acres.
What fish are in Island Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists walleye (abundant), musky (common), northern pike (common), panfish (present), largemouth bass (present) and smallmouth bass (present).
Where is the boat launch on Island Lake?
There are 2 public launches: Access at Nw Side Lake Off Landing Rd and Access.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Island Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Island Lake?
18" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Island Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 5,404 walleye (large fingerling), 2,257 walleye (large fingerling) and 173 muskellunge (large fingerling).
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Sources: Wisconsin DNR (lake facts, species, rules, stocking, consumption advice, survey map), National Weather Service (forecast). Sun and moon computed for the lake's location. Best times are a model of light and moon, not a promise. Checked 2026-10-08.