Alice
A 47-acre lake near Basswood in Otter Tail County — best known for panfish and bass. Last surveyed 1975.
Fish Species (11)
Black Crappie
Typical numbers · large fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1975
Last surveyed 1975 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.0 per trap net · typical 0.5–3.3 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 1975 | 0.50 | - | 0.50 lbs |
| Aug 18, 1975 | 1.00 | - | 0.97 lbs |
Green Sunfish
Typical numbers · average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1975
Last surveyed 1975 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 2.8 per trap net · typical 0.7–3.1 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 1975 | 2.80 | - | 0.16 lbs |
| Aug 18, 1975 | 0.50 | - | 0.33 lbs |
Pumpkinseed
Typical numbers · average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1975
Last surveyed 1975 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 2.0 per trap net · typical 1.3–6.3 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 1975 | 1.00 | - | 0.12 lbs |
| Aug 18, 1975 | 2.00 | - | 0.17 lbs |
Largemouth Bass
Large fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1975
Last surveyed 1975 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.5 per gill net · typical 0.3–1.5 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 1975 | 1.50 | - | 2.17 lbs |
| Aug 18, 1975 | 1.20 | - | 0.25 lbs |
Yellow Perch
Average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1975
Last surveyed 1975 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 9.4 per trap net · typical 0.5–3.8 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 1975 | 9.40 | - | 0.12 lbs |
Bluegill
Below-normal numbers · average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1975
Last surveyed 1975 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.8 per trap net · typical 5.7–40.5 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 1975 | 0.80 | - | 0.12 lbs |
Northern Pike
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1975
Last surveyed 1975 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.0 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 1975 | 1.00 | - | 0.81 lbs |
Other species in this lake (4)
Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.
Yellow Bullhead
Above-normal numbers · average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1975
Last surveyed 1975 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 11.2 per trap net · typical 1–8.4 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 1975 | 6.00 | - | 0.79 lbs |
| Aug 18, 1975 | 11.20 | - | 0.65 lbs |
Brown Bullhead
Above-normal numbers · average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1975
Last surveyed 1975 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 3.0 per trap net · typical 0.5–2.2 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 1975 | 3.00 | - | 0.75 lbs |
| Aug 18, 1975 | 1.50 | - | 0.50 lbs |
White Sucker
Typical numbers · large fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1975
Last surveyed 1975 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 0.5–2.9 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 1975 | 0.50 | - | 2.50 lbs |
Black Bullhead
Large fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1975
Last surveyed 1975 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 35.0 per gill net · typical 0.5–11 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 1975 | 35.00 | - | 0.54 lbs |
Biologist Notes
August 18, 1975Bullheads, yellow perch and small sunfish are the dominant fish species present. Local reports indicate an occasional nice largemouth bass is caught.
Bullheads, yellow perch and small sunfish are the dominant fish species present. Local reports indicate an occasional nice largemouth bass is caught.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Alice?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Black Crappie, Green Sunfish, Pumpkinseed, Largemouth Bass, and Yellow Perch in Alice. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at Alice?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Alice. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Alice?
Alice has a maximum depth of 39 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in Alice last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Alice is from 1975. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Alice have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Alice in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.
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Lake Details
- Surface Area
- 46.96 acres
- Max Depth
- 39 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.28 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed