Lake of Isles is a lake in Itasca County, Minnesota. Lake of Isles covers about 69.6 acres.
What to Expect at Lake of Isles
Lake of Isles 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 Lake of Isles
Fish reported from Lake of Isles include northern pike, pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, walleye, white sucker, and yellow perch.
Bass
For bass at of Isles, work a tube, Ned rig or small crankbait across rock and firm points for smallmouth.
Yellow Perch and Sunfish
For panfish at of Isles, fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for pumpkinseed, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.
Walleye
For roaming fish at of Isles, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.
Northern Pike
For large predators at of Isles, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Lake of Isles
On a first trip to of Isles, 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 Lake of Isles
Spring at of Isles 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 of Isles can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.