The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Island Lake
Rolette County, North Dakota · about 1,020 acres (1.6 sq mi)
32°F water, ice 50% cover, windy Friday (15 mph SE).
About Island Lake
Island Lake spreads over about 1,020 acres in Rolette County, North Dakota.
It stretches about 2.7 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 9.5 miles. At about 1,600 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Shell Valley, is about 16 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 1,020 acres (1.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9.5 miles
- End to end
- About 2.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,600 ft
- County
- Rolette County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 7:00 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Saturday Fair
- 3:45 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 18 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
Expect the usual North Dakota mix for a lake this size: 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 32°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairWalleye
Cold. Slow jigs on deep structure.
- FairNorthern pike
Cold. Slow baits near weed edges and drop-offs.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- FairYellow perch
Cold. Deep schools; small jigs or minnows.
- 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
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 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
Partly frozen · About 50% ice cover
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:44 am · sunset 5:01 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Island Lake
- Shell Valleyabout 16 mi northwest
- Belcourtabout 16 mi north
- Rollaabout 18 mi north
- Rugbyabout 19 mi southwest
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Questions about Island Lake
What fish are in Island Lake?
Lakes like 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 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 Island Lake?
About 1,020 acres, with about 9.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Island Lake?
Shell Valley is about 16 miles northwest; Belcourt is about 16 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Island Lake today?
The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Island Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
