Park Advisories

Open during operating hours

Lake Conditions

• Windy conditions, use caution on the water. Yellow Flag. All watercraft permitted.

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.

Facilities

• The boat washing station is currently out of order. Please check back here for updates.

Station 1-3 on the Lakeside Trail is closed until mid December 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 until mid-December 2026. Trail access at 4th Avenue and Hwy 10 will remain open for visitors. 
• 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. 
• Note this closure has been extended due to required project design changes.

Activities

• Fishing is open.
  • Panfish, Northern Pike and Bass are in season.
    • Bass is catch and release only.
• Live bait from outside the conservation area is not permitted.
• Electric trolling motor boats permitted. No gas motors.

Tales on the Trail

• “Nibi’s Water Song” by Sunshine Tenasco is currently on display.

Park Merchandise is Now Available!

• Introducing the new Credit Valley Parks Collection for Island Lake. Products are available at the Rental Shop:
  • Apparel
  • Drinkware
  • Stickers
  • Patches

Last updated on Friday, August 14, 2026