Island Lake

Island Lake is a lake in Sullivan County, Indiana. Island Lake covers about 61.5 acres.

What to Expect at Island Lake

Island Lake is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.

Fish and Useful Baits at Island Lake

Fish reported from Island Lake include black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, common carp, largemouth bass, and redear sunfish.

Bass

For bass at Island, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Island, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, redear or other sunfish.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

For bottom fishing at Island, put cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on bottom for channel catfish, and use corn or dough bait on a simple bottom rig for carp.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Island Lake

On a first trip to Island, check one quiet cove, one rocky or firm point and the nearby deep water with a moving lure, then use a jig or worm where you find fish.

When to Fish Island Lake

Spring at Island is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall at Island can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.