Alice Lake
Alice Lake in Itasca County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 8.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 12 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.6 µg/L. Maximum depth: 65 ft. Surface area: 40.62 acres.
- Clarity
- 8.5 ft
- Max depth
- 65 ft
- Area
- 41 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
- Public access
- Yes
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Alice Lake is a 41-acre mesotrophic lake in Itasca County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 65 feet. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2020. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. The lake supports 12 documented fish species including black bullhead, black crappie, and bluegill. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 71 other monitored lakes in Itasca County, Alice Lake ranks #23 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2020-10-13. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
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 8.5 ft. Phosphorus level: 12 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 3.6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 43.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 8.5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 12 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 3.6 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 43 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 65 ft |
| Surface Area | 41 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 1.1 mi |
| Littoral Zone | 27% |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Round Lake (East)Public
Fish Species
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Fishing Alice Lake
DNR Fisheries Survey Summary
3 surveys on file from MN DNR Fisheries. Most recent: 2005-08-29 (Standard Survey).
Top Species by Catch Rate
| Species | Avg CPUE | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Bluegill | 7.45 | 0.17 lb |
| Tullibee (Cisco) | 3.00 | 0.28 lb |
| Northern Pike | 2.69 | 2.24 lb |
| Black Bullhead | 2.29 | 0.55 lb |
| Yellow Perch | 1.76 | 0.16 lb |
| Black Crappie | 1.34 | 0.51 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.
Bluegill
Tullibee (Cisco)
Northern Pike
Black Bullhead
From the 2005-08-29 survey
Alice Lake is a 37 acre lake located just south of Round Lake near Squaw Lake, MN. It is located in the Chippewa National Forest and the Leech Lake Indian Reservation. The lake has a maximum depth of 65 feet and a littoral area of 11 acres. The water is relatively clear with a slight bog stain. A Secchi disc reading…
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: ↓ Declining
Based on 4 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.046 m/yr | 4 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +1.56 µg/L/yr | 4 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↓ Declining | +11.9 µg/L/yr | 2 |
County Ranking
Ranked #23 of 72 lakes in Itasca County
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Frequently asked questions about Alice Lake
What is the water quality grade for Alice Lake?
- Alice Lake in Itasca County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 8.5 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 12 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.6 µg/L. Maximum depth: 65 ft. Surface area: 40.62 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 3.6 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Alice Lake?
- Alice Lake has a maximum depth of 65 feet. The lake covers 40.62 acres.
What fish are in Alice Lake?
- Fish species found in Alice Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), brown bullhead, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, tullibee (cisco), yellow bullhead, yellow perch. Alice Lake is located in Itasca County, Minnesota.
Are there boat ramps on Alice Lake?
- Alice Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Round Lake (East). Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
68 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe
LEECHLAK_WQX68 samples · 2020
Analytical methods
- 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
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Lake details from Minnesota DNR LakeFinder
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory