Alice Lake
Alice Lake in Hubbard County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 7.2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 21 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 5.3 µg/L. Maximum depth: 21 ft. Surface area: 126.91 acres.
- Clarity
- 7.2 ft
- Typical in August
- 73°F
- Max depth
- 21 ft
- Area
- 127 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
- Public access
- No
Next lake in Hubbard County
Alice Lake is a 127-acre mesotrophic lake in Hubbard County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 21 feet. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2021. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 11 documented fish species including black bullhead, black crappie, and bluegill. No public access — the lake is private or restricted. Compared to the 67 other monitored lakes in Hubbard County, Alice Lake ranks #20 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2021-09-23. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLow algae
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A (Excellent)
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.2 ft. Phosphorus level: 21 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 5.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 48.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 7.2 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 21 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 5.3 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 48 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Water Temperature
Alice Lake typically sits around 73°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 73°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 74°F) and coldest in Sep (about 63°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 12 field readings (2018–2021) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Alice Lake water temperature breakdown →
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 21 ft |
| Surface Area | 127 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 2.9 mi |
| Littoral Zone | 76% |
| Public Access | No |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Fish Species
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Fishing Alice Lake
DNR Fisheries Survey Summary
4 surveys on file from MN DNR Fisheries. Most recent: 2015-08-10 (Standard Survey).
Top Species by Catch Rate
| Species | Avg CPUE | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Black Bullhead | 68.58 | 0.13 lb |
| Yellow Perch | 15.04 | 0.22 lb |
| Brown Bullhead | 5.26 | 0.56 lb |
| Northern Pike | 4.28 | 1.88 lb |
| Yellow Bass | 3.39 | 0.3 lb |
| Pumpkinseed | 3.04 | 0.35 lb |
CPUE = catch per unit effort, averaged across surveys (excludes juvenile shoreline seining). Higher CPUE = more abundant in standardized sampling.
Length Distributions
Number of fish caught at each inch class in the most recent survey that recorded lengths. Red dashed line marks an approximate trophy threshold for that species.
Black Bullhead
Yellow Perch
Brown Bullhead
Northern Pike
From the 2015-08-10 survey
Lake Alice is located six miles northwest of Lake George, in Northern Hubbard County. Alice has a surface area of 127 acres and a maximum depth of 21 feet. There is no public access on Lake Alice. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has classified Minnesota's lakes into 43 different types based on…
DNR Reports & Resources
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder publishes lake survey, fish stocking, water access, and aquatic plant data for Alice Lake. 1 report on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — AliceFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 2 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | 0 m/yr | 2 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -4 µg/L/yr | 2 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↑ Improving | -4.5 µg/L/yr | 2 |
EPA Impairment Status
Alice Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MN29-0286-00 · Official waterbody report
County Ranking
Ranked #20 of 68 lakes in Hubbard County
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Frequently asked questions about Alice Lake
What is the water quality grade for Alice Lake?
- Alice Lake in Hubbard County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 7.2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 21 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 5.3 µg/L. Maximum depth: 21 ft. Surface area: 126.91 acres.
Is Alice Lake safe to swim in?
- Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae. Alice Lake has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 5.3 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Alice Lake?
- Alice Lake typically sits around 73°F at the surface in August, from 12 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2018–2021). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Alice Lake?
- Alice Lake has a maximum depth of 21 feet. The lake covers 126.91 acres.
What fish are in Alice Lake?
- Fish species found in Alice Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. Alice Lake is located in Hubbard County, Minnesota.
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Where this data comes from
27 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2021. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - Ambient Surface Water
MNPCA27 samples · 2020–2021
Analytical methods
- Field measurement/observation, generic method
- Phosphorus by Two Reagent Colorimetry
- 10200 H ~ Chlorophyll a-b-c Determination
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Lake details from Minnesota DNR LakeFinder