Island Lake, Minnesota Power (N) State Water Acce*

Island Lake North is a concrete boat ramp facility in Duluth managed by Minnesota Power, providing convenient water access to Island Lake Reservoir. The ramp is wheelchair-accessible and includes a fish cleaning station, making it a practical launch point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboaters exploring the reservoir. A wheelchair-accessible fishing pier is located nearby on the west shore, south of the ramp.

Island Lake Reservoir offers a calm-water paddling experience suitable for various skill levels. The lake has three concrete ramps total, so this northern location provides good access options. The area is popular with anglers targeting panfish and muskies, and paddlers may encounter fishing activity throughout the lake, particularly along the eastern shore and in the channel under I-694. The nearby Lake Superior Estuarine Research Reserve offers additional recreational opportunities for those interested in exploring the broader region.