More information about Lake of the IslesLocation: Minneapolis, just south of Franklin Ave., one mile west of Hennepin AveSpecies 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: NoRestrooms: Yes (satellites)Parking: Fair, on city roads near the lake.Picnic: NoPlayground: NoOther activities:Agency: Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board 612-230-6400Fishing pier: NoRecent fish stocking: None recentlyLake 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).
