The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Farm Island Lake
Aitkin County, Minnesota · about 1,870 acres (2.9 sq mi)
44°F water, calm this morning.
About Farm Island Lake
In Aitkin County, Minnesota, Farm Island Lake covers about 1,870 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.7 miles with roughly 12.6 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 1,260 ft above sea level. Aitkin is about 6.9 miles north. The closest city is Saint Cloud, about 61 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,870 acres (2.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 12.6 miles
- End to end
- About 2.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,260 ft
- County
- Aitkin County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like Farm Island Lake in Minnesota usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 44°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:14 am · sunset 4:43 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Farm Island Lake
- Aitkinabout 6.9 mi north
- Crosbyabout 8.8 mi northwest
- Vinelandabout 16 mi south
- Brainerdabout 20 mi west
- Saint Cloudnearest city, about 61 mi south
Prices and availability come from booking partners; we may earn a commission at no cost to you.
Questions about Farm Island Lake
What fish are in Farm Island Lake?
Lakes like Farm Island Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Farm Island Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Farm Island Lake?
About 1,870 acres, with about 12.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Farm Island Lake?
Aitkin is about 6.9 miles north; Crosby is about 8.8 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Farm Island Lake today?
The surface was about 44°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Farm Island Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
