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Island Lake

Lake fishing  Michigan · 07:03 - 17:36

Island Lake is a lake in Michigan. The main target species are Lake Trout, White Bass and Northern Pike.

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Prime 81% The bite right now
Top bet: Lake Trout Active through the day, water near its preferred 14 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
79%
70°
Thu
84%
70°
Fri
85%
58°
Sat
86%
60°
Best day
Sun
84%
65°
Mon
85%
58°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
56°F
Air temp
44°F
Wind
6 mph
Pressure
30.38 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
85.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:18–08:18 Day 08:18–16:21 Dusk 16:21–18:21

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Full moon 98% lit
Major period 00:26–02:26 Major period 12:26–14:26 Minor period 17:04–18:34 Minor period 08:17–09:47

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

07:00
44°
08:00
46°
09:00
49°
10:00
52°
11:00
56°
12:00
58°
13:00
60°
14:00
62°
15:00
62°
16:00
61°
17:00
59°
18:00
56°

Likely catch now (17 species)

Lake Trout
Salvelinus namaycush
81%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 14 degrees, peak season.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
66%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 14 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
63%
Water near its preferred 14 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
63%
Water near its preferred 14 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
62%
Water near its preferred 14 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
62%
Water near its preferred 14 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

The usual catches here are Lake Trout, White Bass, Northern Pike, Striped Bass, Muskellunge and Brown Trout.

For Lake Trout, the fishing tends to peak around May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a trolling for lake trout, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for lake trout at the day. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, orange and glow for lake trout.
Lure Trolling for lake trout: Deep with a downrigger.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Island Lake?

Popular catches here include Lake Trout, White Bass, Northern Pike, Striped Bass, Muskellunge, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout and Smallmouth Bass.

Do you need a fishing license at Island Lake?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Island Lake?

Lake Trout fishing is usually best around May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Island Lake right now?

Right now Lake Trout is the most likely catch, at about 26%.