Alimagnet

Alimagnet offers shore fishing and canoe/light boat fishing from a carry-in access in the soutwest corner of the lake. Black bullhead was the most abundant species sampled, with most between 5 and 6 inches. Northern pike were also abundant. Northern pike up to 35 inches were sampled and lengths averaged 23 inches. Black crappie were abundant. Most black crappies between 5 and 6.5 inches, but a group of 9.5 to 11.5 inch fish was also sampled. Bluegill abundance was low, with an average length of 6.2 inches, but none were over 7 inches. Largemouth bass appear to be at moderate to low abundance, with fish between 13 and 18 inches. Two 19 inch walleye were sampled. These have not previously been sampled in the lake, and were most likely the result of a citizen introduction. Yellow perch abundance was low, with most fish between 5.5 and 6 inches.

Alimagnet Lake has a fish population with high numbers of northern pike and black bullhead, moderate numbers of bluegill, black crappie, and yellow perch, and low numbers of pumpkinseed, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, and white sucker. Northern pike were in the 2 pound range and smaller, bullheads less than 10 inches long. Nearly half the bluegill and black crappie were of acceptable size to anglers, with good numbers of quality size fish. Yellow perch numbers were good, with fish over 9 inches long present. Pumpkinseed and hybrid sunfish were slightly smaller than bluegill, but still had a good percentage of acceptable size fish. Twelve largemouth bass were captured, none of acceptable size to anglers. Only one white sucker was sampled.

This population assessment shows the lake to have black bullhead, carp, northern pike, black and white crappie, bluegill, hybrid sunfish, yellow perch, and green sunfish. The test netting showed unusually high numbers of black bullhead, white crappie, carp, and yellow perch, as compared to state and local medians. Normal levels of bluegill, black crappie, northern pike, and green and hybrid sunfish as compared with state and local median of catch/net.

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Northern Pike, White Crappie, Black Crappie, Walleye, and Largemouth Bass in Alimagnet. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Alimagnet. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.

Alimagnet has a maximum depth of 11.5 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Alimagnet is from 2000. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Yes — Alimagnet has confirmed Eurasian watermilfoil. Clean, drain, and dry your equipment to avoid spreading invasives to other waters.