Island Lake (Oneida County)
Island Lake is a 305 acre lake in Oneida County, part of the Three Lakes Chain, about 2 miles from the town of Three Lakes. It is known for muskie, walleye and bass on a sandy bottom.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Muskellunge
Big baits along weed edges and rock bars, best in fall.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Three Lakes Chain accessPublicLake is connected to the chain, so launch on the chain; confirm the landing locallyDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Island Lake (Oneida County) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Scottie's Bait & TackleNearby1674 Superior St, Three Lakes, WIDirections ↗
Local tips
- Bag limits cover all fish caught in the Three Lakes Chain.
- Average depth is about 11 feet, so weed edges hold fish.
- Bass catch and release is open year round.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.