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
Alpine Lake
Cook County, Minnesota · about 860 acres (1.3 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Alpine Lake
Alpine Lake is a lake in Cook County, Minnesota, covering about 860 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.1 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 15.5 miles. Its surface is about 1,460 ft above sea level. Grand Marais lies about 39 miles to the southeast.
- Size
- About 860 acres (1.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 15.5 miles
- End to end
- About 2.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,460 ft
- County
- Cook 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
Lakes like Alpine Lake in Minnesota usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Walleye
- Northern pike
- Largemouth bass
- Yellow perch
- Bluegill and sunfish
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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
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 4:27 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Alpine Lake
- Grand Maraisabout 39 mi southeast
- Elyabout 42 mi west
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Questions about Alpine Lake
What fish are in Alpine Lake?
Lakes like Alpine Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Alpine 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 Alpine Lake?
About 860 acres, with about 15.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Alpine Lake?
Grand Marais is about 39 miles southeast; Ely is about 42 miles west.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Alpine Lake?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Alpine Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
