The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Alexander
Morrison County, Minnesota · about 2,600 acres (4.1 sq mi)
46°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Alexander
Lake Alexander is a lake in Morrison County, Minnesota, covering about 2,600 acres.
It stretches about 4.2 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 13.9 miles. At about 1,280 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Staples lies about 13 miles to the northwest. The closest city is Saint Cloud, about 47 miles away.
- Size
- About 2,600 acres (4.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 13.9 miles
- End to end
- About 4.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,280 ft
- County
- Morrison County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 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 Lake Alexander in Minnesota usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 46°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 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 7:16 am · sunset 4:47 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Alexander
- Staplesabout 13 mi northwest
- Baxterabout 14 mi northeast
- East Gull Lakeabout 15 mi northeast
- Little Fallsabout 17 mi southeast
- Saint Cloudnearest city, about 47 mi southeast
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Questions about Lake Alexander
What fish are in Lake Alexander?
Lakes like Lake Alexander 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 Lake Alexander?
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 Lake Alexander?
About 2,600 acres, with about 13.9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Alexander?
Staples is about 13 miles northwest; Baxter is about 14 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Lake Alexander today?
The surface was about 46°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Alexander on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
