Fish Island (Wisconsin) facts for kids
Image from the International Space Station. Fish Island to the middle left and Fisherman Shoal to the middle right.
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 Fish Island
Location in Wisconsin
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Lake Michigan |
| Coordinates | 45°23′40″N 86°45′52″W / 45.394580°N 86.764325°W |
| Area | 1.5 acres (0.61 ha) |
| Highest elevation | 581 ft (177.1 m) |
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| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Door County |
| Town | Washington Island |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Fish Island is a small island located on the western side of Lake Michigan. It is part of the town of Washington in Door County, Wisconsin. This island is about two miles (3.2 km) southeast of Rock Island. The United States government manages Fish Island. It got its name because many trout fish were found in the waters nearby.
Fisherman Shoal
About two miles southwest of Fish Island, you'll find Fisherman Shoal. This is a small sandbar. It only appears when the water level in the lake is low. It's not very big, just a few acres in size. However, it can be a danger for boats. Sailors need to be careful to avoid it.
Images for kids
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This drawing of Fish Island was made in 1976.
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This picture shows Fish Island (on the left) and Fisherman Shoal (on the right). It was taken on February 22, 2014. You can see ice patterns in the water. At that time, Lake Michigan's water was lower than usual. An astronaut took this photo from the International Space Station during Expedition 38.
