Used to live on the lake and family had a cabin on it for 13 years. There is a boat launch within the summer village south that provides good access. From the hwy, drive to twp rd 674, once you pass twp 674 take your first right onto rr 240A, you'll see a big shop there and the road will bend north right away. Drive North a short way and take your second right on shank drive. Follow this rd and you'll see the launch on your right. Its usually the best access to the lake or one of the best anyway.
As far as fishing goes, you can expect small hammer handle pike and the odd perch. There is the odd good one but you seem to have to move around lots on that lake to catch any and there are lots of little ones. The whites are in there and very big but for some odd reason they will not bite a hook. In all the years we were there I never saw one pulled out of the lake on a hook just nets. Tough to say where to start as there are a lot of bays, nooks and crannies on that lake. Best bet is to start where you have seen others have been and stay mobile. The odd time we were lucky and got into a good bunch of them but it was rare considering how often we tried.
To be quite honest, unless you're dead set on island, I'd look elsewhere for quality perch fishing. From what I have been told, Island used to be an unreal perch lake 30-40 years ago but as long as I've known it, I'd say its only average at best based on my experiences.
Just my thoughts. Hope this helps. Good luck to you anyway and hope you find good fishing wherever you end up.
Kale
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