Alice Lake, Lake County Fishing
Lake County, 1,469 acres, 53 feet deep.
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Key facts on Alice Lake, Lake County
Alice Lake, Lake County covers 1,469 acres of Lake County, by the LakeFinder record. The deepest hole runs 53 feet, with an average of 24 feet. Shallow water under 15 feet covers 405 acres, roughly 28% of the surface. The closest incorporated city is Winton, about 27 miles away. DNR fisheries staff in Tower oversee it.
Fish recorded in DNR nets include walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, bluegill, cisco and lake whitefish. DNR netting for the re-survey took place on July 18, 1979. The DNR counted 8.2 walleye per gill net, within its normal range of 3.1-9.8.
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Catch per net set from the re-survey dated July 18, 1979, beside the range the DNR treats as normal for similar lakes.
| Species | Gear | Caught | Per set | Normal range | Avg lb | Normal lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | Standard gill nets | 41 | 8.2 | 3.1-9.8 | 0.7 | 0.7-1.3 |
| Northern pike | Standard gill nets | 15 | 3 | 1.2-3.6 | 3.53 | 1.9-3.6 |
| Yellow perch | Standard gill nets | 10 | 2 | 1.9-7.1 | 0.19 | 0.1-0.3 |
| Bluegill | Standard gill nets | 3 | 0.6 | 0.13 | ||
| Tullibee (cisco) | Standard gill nets | 88 | 17.6 | 1.8-12.4 | 0.21 | 0.2-0.5 |
| Lake whitefish | Standard gill nets | 2 | 0.4 | 0.2-3.0 | 1 | 0.9-3.0 |
| Rock bass | Standard gill nets | 22 | 4.4 | 0.5-2.2 | 0.2 | 0.2-0.4 |
Fish per species in the Alice Lake, Lake County gill nets
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder lake survey data, survey report. Checked October 2026.
What the survey report says about Alice Lake, Lake County
“Composed of above-average populations of walleye, sucker, rock bass, and ciscoes.”
“Whitefish, perch and bluegill appear to be present in below-average numbers.”
Quoted from the DNR status of the fishery for Alice Lake (report). Checked October 2026.
Boat landings on Alice Lake, Lake County
Boat launches serving Alice Lake, Lake County
- Snowbank Lake AccessSnowbank, 10 miles west
- Isabella Lake AccessIsabella, 11 miles south
- Island River AccessIsland River, 12 miles southwest
Minnesota DNR Public Water Access Sites and Public Fishing Sites layers and LakeFinder, checked October 2026.
How deep Alice Lake, Lake County gets
Alice Lake, Lake County has 1 clarity readings on file since 2025.
DNR LakeFinder morphology and water clarity, DNR ice-out records (ice-out data), checked October 2026.
Species in the Alice Lake, Lake County surveys
LakeFinder builds the Alice Lake, Lake County list from survey catches; a fish not netted may still be present.
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder species list and survey catch.
Rules for fishing Alice Lake, Lake County
Nothing beyond the statewide rows is posted for Alice Lake, Lake County.
| Species | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye and sauger | 6 combined total (only 1 walleye over 20" in possession) | May 9, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Northern pike (Northeast Zone) | 2 (only 1 over 40" in possession, all from 30-40" must be immediately released) | May 9, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Northern pike (Northeast Zone) | 2 (only 1 northern pike over 26") | Nov. 15, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 except where prohibited |
| Largemouth bass | Catch-and-release only | March 1 – May 22, 2026 |
| Largemouth bass | 6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth bass (when smallmouth season is open) | May 23, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Smallmouth bass | Catch-and-release only | March 1 – May 22, 2026 |
| Smallmouth bass | 6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth bass | May 23 – Sept. 13, 2026 |
| Smallmouth bass | Catch-and-release only | Sept. 14, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass | Catch-and-release only | March 1 – May 8, 2026 |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth bass | May 9, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Crappie | 10 combined total | Continuous |
| Sunfish | 20 combined total | Continuous |
| Yellow perch | 20 daily, 40 in possession | Continuous |
| Muskellunge | 1 (minimum size 54") | June 6 – Nov. 30, 2026 |
| Channel catfish | 5 (only 1 over 24") | Continuous |
| Rock bass | 30 | Continuous |
| Cisco (tullibee) | 15 (over 7") | Continuous |
| Burbot (eelpout) | 4 | Continuous |
Pike and bass rows follow the Northeast Zone, where the map puts Alice Lake, Lake County; posted boundaries govern near the zone lines.
2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations and LakeFinder special regulations, checked October 2026. All Minnesota limits.
Nearby lakes against Alice Lake, Lake County
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Max depth ft | Accesses | Walleye per gill net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Lake, Lake County | 1,469 | 53 | 0 | 8.2 | |
| Amber Lake, Lake County | 2 miles east | 121 | 27 | 0 | 2.75 |
| Carol Lake | 2 miles west | 105 | 16 | 0 | 11.33 |
| Cacabic Lake | 2 miles north | 23 | 30 | 0 | |
| Thomas Lake near Winton, Lake County | 3 miles north | 1,465 | 110 | 0 | 13.67 |
| Cache Lake | 4 miles west | 36 | 15 | 0 | 2 |
DNR LakeFinder morphology, access layer and latest survey per lake.
In the neighborhood of Alice Lake, Lake County
Neighbor lakes around Alice Lake, Lake County
- Amber Lake, Lake County2 miles east
- Carol Lake2 miles west
- Cacabic Lake2 miles north
- Thomas Lake near Winton, Lake County3 miles north
- Cache Lake4 miles west
Bait and tackle closest to Alice Lake, Lake County
- Williams and Hall Outfitterssporting goods store, Ely, 14 miles
- Tuscarora Lodge & Canoe Outfitterssporting goods store, Grand Marais, 20 miles
- Boundary Waters Outfitterssporting goods store, Ely, 24 miles
Minnesota towns closest to Alice Lake, Lake County
- Winton27 miles
- Ely30 miles
- Lutsen31 miles
Alice Lake, Lake County, county lines
- Lake Countyseat: Two Harbors
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Alice Lake, Lake County questions with short answers
What part of Minnesota holds Alice Lake, Lake County?
Find it in Lake County, managed from the Tower fisheries office, about 27 miles from Winton.
How deep is Alice Lake, Lake County?
Roughly 1,469 acres, 53 feet at the deepest.
Which landing do I use on Alice Lake, Lake County?
Only unmapped LakeFinder accesses (0 accesses).
Which fish has the DNR netted in Alice Lake, Lake County?
Survey records show walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, bluegill, cisco, lake whitefish and rock bass.
How does Alice Lake, Lake County compare in DNR nets?
The re-survey of July 18, 1979. walleye ran 8.2 per gill net.
Which DNR rules apply on Alice Lake, Lake County?
Statewide inland limits apply; the Northeast Zone rows cover pike and bass.
Can out-of-state visitors fish Alice Lake, Lake County?
Minnesota residents 16 to 89 need an angling license ($25 for the year); nonresidents 16 and older pay $51.
What is the ice-out date for Alice Lake, Lake County?
Secchi readings average 6 feet.
Which bait shop is closest to Alice Lake, Lake County?
Williams and Hall Outfitters is about 14 miles from the lake.
Spend a weekend on Alice Lake, Lake County
Read the special regulations before you keep fish.