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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Alice
Ramsey County, North Dakota · about 2,390 acres (3.7 sq mi)
38°F water, windy Friday (16 mph SSE).
About Lake Alice
Lake Alice is a natural lake in Ramsey County, North Dakota, covering about 2,390 acres. This basin is part of the Lake Alice National Wildlife Refuge complex in Ramsey County, managed jointly with the main Lake Alice basin.
It stretches about 3.1 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 9.4 miles. Its surface is about 1,450 ft above sea level. Cando lies about 10 miles to the north.
- Size
- About 2,390 acres (3.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9.4 miles
- End to end
- About 3.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,450 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Ramsey County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Slow
- 3:45 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 20 mph
Sunday Fair
- 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Lake Alice
Anglers come to Lake Alice for northern pike, walleye, yellow perch and white bass. With the surface at 38°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- FairNorthern pike
Cold. Slow baits near weed edges and drop-offs.
- FairWalleye
Cold. Slow jigs on deep structure.
- FairYellow perch
Cold. Deep schools; small jigs or minnows.
- SlowWhite bass
Cold. Deep schools near the main channel.
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
4 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 7:41 am · sunset 4:59 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Alice
- Candoabout 10 mi north
- Minnewaukanabout 17 mi south
- Devils Lakeabout 18 mi southeast
- Fort Tottenabout 24 mi south
Prices and availability come from booking partners; we may earn a commission at no cost to you.
Questions about Lake Alice
What fish are in Lake Alice?
Lake Alice holds northern pike, walleye, yellow perch and white bass. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Alice?
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 Alice?
About 2,390 acres, with about 9.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Alice?
Cando is about 10 miles north; Minnewaukan is about 17 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Lake Alice today?
The surface was about 38°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Alice on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
