Siskiwit Lake
The largest inland lake on Isle Royale. Ryan Island in the lake is known as the world's largest ‘island within a lake on an island,’ a unique geographical feature.
Siskiwit Lake is the largest lake on Isle Royale, about 11 km long. Ryan Island, located within Siskiwit Lake on Isle Royale, is said to be the world's largest ‘island within a lake on an island.’ The lake's water is clear and cold, home to lake trout, and it is surrounded by northern forest, with few visitors along its shores. You can reach the lake by trail from Greenstone Ridge or from the Siskiwit Bay campground. It suits multi-day trips for canoeing or fishing enthusiasts. Fishing must follow park regulations.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Greenstone Ridge Trail
- Minong Ridge Trail
- McCargoe Cove & Minong Mine
- Chippewa Harbor
- Mount Ojibway Tower & Daisy Farm
- Rock Harbor Lighthouse & Edisen Fishery
- Suzy's Cave
- Tobin Harbor