Lost Island Lake

Lake in Iowa · 1,197 acres · near Ruthven

Lost Island Lake has 2 boat ramps listed as public.

Zebra mussels

Zebra mussels (latest report 2018) reported in this water (USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database). Clean, drain and dry your boat, trailer and gear before you leave, and do not move water, plants or live bait to another water.

USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database · checked October 18, 2026

Depth contours in feet from Iowa DNR; deepest point about 12 ft. Lake levels and bottoms change; not for navigation.

Launches

Lost Island Huston Park · Boat ramp · near Ruthven
Lost Island Park · Boat ramp · near Ruthven

Community

Where people who fish, boat and paddle Lost Island Lake talk about it. Lake associations, clubs and local groups will be added as we find them.

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