More information about Lake of the Isles
Location: Minneapolis, just south of Franklin Ave., one mile west of Hennepin Ave
Species available: Bluegill, Crappie, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Tiger Muskie, Yellow Perch, Bullhead, Carp.
Wheelchair access: Fair. There's some grassy shoreline, and a paved trail rings the lake.
MTC bus: Route 17, 25 and 12 go to within two blocks of lake.
Park entrance fee: No
Restrooms: Yes (satellites)
Parking: Fair, on city roads near the lake.
Picnic: No
Playground: No
Other activities:
Agency: Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board 612-230-6400
Fishing pier: No
Recent fish stocking: None recently
Lake Map: Download map
Comments: Try fishing for sunfish in May. Look for schools of spawning sunfish in the shallows. Stay low and move slowly so they won't spook. Cast a small jig (1/64-ounce) past the school and then retrieve it into the fish. Use light line (4-pound test).