The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Alice Lake
Lake County, Minnesota · about 1,370 acres (2.1 sq mi)
37°F water, calm this morning.
About Alice Lake
In Lake County, Minnesota, Alice Lake covers about 1,370 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3.6 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 19 miles. At about 1,520 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Ely, is about 29 miles west.
- Size
- About 1,370 acres (2.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 19 miles
- End to end
- About 3.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,520 ft
- County
- Lake County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 2:45 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in Minnesota, walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 37°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairWalleye
Cold. Slow jigs on deep structure.
- FairNorthern pike
Cold. Slow baits near weed edges and drop-offs.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
- FairYellow perch
Cold. Deep schools; small jigs or minnows.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:08 am · sunset 4:29 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Alice Lake
- Elyabout 29 mi west
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Questions about Alice Lake
What fish are in Alice Lake?
Lakes like Alice Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Alice Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Alice Lake?
About 1,370 acres, with about 19 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Alice Lake?
Ely is about 29 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Alice Lake today?
The surface was about 37°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Alice Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
