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
High Island Lake
Sibley County, Minnesota · about 1,260 acres (2 sq mi)
42°F water, calm this morning.
About High Island Lake
High Island Lake spreads over about 1,260 acres in Sibley County, Minnesota.
From end to end it runs about 3.1 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 11.4 miles. At about 990 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Arlington is about 5.8 miles southeast. The closest city is Eden Prairie, about 38 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,260 acres (2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 11.4 miles
- End to end
- About 3.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 990 ft
- County
- Sibley County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 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
For a lake of this size in Minnesota, walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 42°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- 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 7:11 am · sunset 4:50 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near High Island Lake
- Arlingtonabout 5.8 mi southeast
- Glencoeabout 6.4 mi northeast
- Gaylordabout 6.5 mi south
- Winthropabout 11 mi southwest
- Eden Prairienearest city, about 38 mi east
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Questions about High Island Lake
What fish are in High Island Lake?
Lakes like High 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 High 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 High Island Lake?
About 1,260 acres, with about 11.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near High Island Lake?
Arlington is about 5.8 miles southeast; Glencoe is about 6.4 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at High Island Lake today?
The surface was about 42°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
High Island Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
