Lost Island Lake
1,162-acre Palo Alto County lake with a 13.5-foot maximum depth per the Iowa DNR. DNR reports good numbers of northern pike and walleye stocking through 2025.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Northern Pike
Good numbers per DNR
Walleye
Stocked; 3,780 stocked 09/19/2025
Yellow Perch
Crappie
Bluegill
Largemouth Bass
Channel Catfish
White Bass
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Northeast Boat RampPublicHard-surface ramp, accessible pier, fish cleaning station; no motoring restrictionsDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye | See Iowa rules book ↗ | 5 |
| Largemouth Bass | 15 in | 3 |
| Northern Pike | See Iowa rules book ↗ | 3 |
| Channel Catfish | See Iowa rules book ↗ | 8 |
| Crappie | See Iowa rules book ↗ | 25 |
| Bluegill | See Iowa rules book ↗ | 25 |
| Yellow Perch | See Iowa rules book ↗ | 25 |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Iowa Department of Natural Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Lost Island Lake ↗Local tips
- Max depth is 13.5 feet, so the whole lake is shallow.
- Good to excellent shore fishing; accessible pier available.
- Northern pike limit 3, no length limit.
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