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22-acre lake near Lander Region. The lake tops out around 34 ft. What you see is a modeled chart: the shoreline is real, the max depth is published, and the contours between are estimated. Plan with it; don't navigate by it. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
On the chart, Island Lake draws 21 acres inside 1.6 miles of shoreline. An index of 2.4 puts the bank firmly in maze territory: point after pocket after cove, every one a casting target. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 58% of the surface on the model — that's where the groceries are. Tip to tip the water measures near 0.3 mi with a 0.2-mi widest point. The water lies in Fremont County. For a second option, Fawn Lake lies 0 mi west.
Come spring, look for cutthroat trout tight to the bank in 3 to 15 ft. They move out to 10 to 34 ft in summer and finish the year down in 9 to 34 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Break off the point: a drop-off around 15 ft that scores prime in summer. Best bite is early morning and the evening. A trolled spoon (small) or an inline spinner is the honest summer answer here.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (9 ft) | Inline spinner (silver/gold), Small spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 34 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (15 ft) | Trolled spoon (small), Inline spinner |
| Fall | 5 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (9 ft) | Casting spoon, Inline spinner |
| Winter | 9 to 34 ft | dawn | Break off the point (15 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Marabou jig |
The chart marks 4 structure features on Island Lake; the deepest is Deep basin at about 29 ft.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Wyoming waters are set by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department — and special regulations can apply to Island Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
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Island Lake is about 34 ft (10 m) deep at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.
Anglers target cutthroat trout on Island Lake.
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 15 ft of water that rates prime for cutthroat trout in summer. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by species and season.
For cutthroat trout, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Fishing on Island Lake is regulated by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. Check the official Wyoming regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
Fawn Lake 0 mi · Little Atlantic Lake 1 mi · Little Tomahawk Lake 1 mi · Upper Silas Lake 1 mi · Rock Lake 1 mi · Tomahawk Lake 2 mi · Lower Saddlebags Lake 2 mi · Fiddlers Lake 4 mi · Louis Lake 6 mi · Coon Lake 9 mi · Smith Lake 15 mi · Cook Lake 15 mi
See how Island Lake stacks up: best cutthroat trout lakes in Wyoming
More water nearby: Fremont County fishing maps (53 charts). Browse all Wyoming fishing maps or see every water on DepthScout. How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.