Five Island Lake Fishing in Itasca County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Look for Five Island Lake in the Itasca County part of Minnesota. It stands 1,362 feet above sea level. Surface area is around 203 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. Shoreline length is close to 3.5 miles, and each section fishes a little differently. It is among the larger waters listed here for Itasca County. The nearest place of any size is Chisholm, 31 miles away. For a city, Fargo is 176 miles off. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Five Island Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Across Itasca County, recorded fish include yellow perch, largemouth bass and northern pike. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. On Five Island Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 66°F in July and bottom out at 5°F in January. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late April. The open-water window runs from around late April to about mid November in an average year. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. It holds true on Five Island Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. A phone call first saves an afternoon. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. For a change of water, Tank Lake is 0.8 miles distant. For Five Island Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.