Stay up-to-date with the Latest Park Advisories
We provide regular updates about park conditions. Review this page before your visit for the latest updates. For more information, review our visitor rules.
Open during operating hours
Lake Conditions
- Calm conditions. All watercraft permitted. Green Flag.
Sales and Rentals
- Paddlecraft rentals are available online here.
- It is recommended to make a reservation in advance for weekends.
- Walk-in Paddlecraft rentals are available, weather permitting.
- Picnic facility rentals are available. Reservations can be made here.
Station 1-3 on the Lakeside Trail is Closed until September 4th, 2026
- We are working on improvements to the park. Station 1 – 3 on the Vicki Barron Lakeside Trail (orange trail on the map) will be closed for boardwalk replacement from Monday, February 23rd to Friday September 4th, 2026. Trail access at 4th Avenue and Hwy 10 will remain open for visitors.Â
- The Vicki Barron Lakeside Trail will not be a loop trail during this closure and you will have to retrace your steps to get back to the place you started from. Please plan accordingly.Â
Trail Status
- Trails are wet and muddy in some sections. Proper footwear is recommended.
Activities
- Fishing is open.
- Panfish and Northern Pike are in season. Bass is closed until the fourth Saturday in June.
- Live bait from outside the conservation area is not permitted.
- Electric trolling motor boats permitted. No gas motors.
Tales on the Trail
- “Watch it Grow” by Barbara Reid is currently on display.
Island Lake Bass Derby
- The 16th Annual Bass Fishing Derby will be taking place from July 11 to 12, 2026.
- Registration is now open with early bird pricing available until July 2nd.
- Registration can be completed here.