McAlpine Lake
Itasca County, Minnesota, near Taconite. DNR lake ID 31044100.
McAlpine Lake is a 59-acre lake in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Taconite. Its deepest point reaches 15 ft, and about 100% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 7.6 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 31044100 |
|---|---|
| County | Itasca County, near Taconite |
| Surface area | 59 acres |
| Maximum depth | 15 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 100% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 7.6 ft through 2025 (satellite estimate) |
| Invasive species | Not on DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026) |
| Public water accesses | 0 |
Water quality
Summer averages from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring through 2025: clarity 7.6 ft.
Fishing regulations
No lake-specific regulation found in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Regulations change. Confirm with the DNR before fishing.
Invasive species
Not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means no confirmed listing, not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
Public boat access
No public water access on DNR record.
Nearby lakes
- Upper Hanson Lake 0.6 mi, Itasca County
- Plantation Lake 1.5 mi, Itasca County
- Cutaway Lake 1.7 mi, Itasca County
- Murphy Lake 2.1 mi, Itasca County
- Moss Lake 2.2 mi, Itasca County
- Moonshine Lake 2.4 mi, Itasca County
- Sand Lake 2.4 mi, Itasca County
- Middle Hanson Lake 2.6 mi, Itasca County
Questions about McAlpine Lake
How deep is McAlpine Lake?
McAlpine Lake reaches a maximum depth of 15 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 100% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is McAlpine Lake?
McAlpine Lake covers about 59 acres in Itasca County, Minnesota.
How clear is McAlpine Lake?
Summer water clarity on McAlpine Lake averages 7.6 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does McAlpine Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
McAlpine Lake is not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means there is no confirmed listing; it is not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
Are there lake homes for sale on McAlpine Lake?
Homes on McAlpine Lake come up for sale throughout the year, and some sell before they’re ever publicly advertised. Tell us what you’re looking for and our agents will run a custom search and send you matching homes on McAlpine Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on McAlpine Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 100% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 7.6 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on McAlpine Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for McAlpine Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about McAlpine Lake
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, our team works Itasca County lakes every day. Send us a note or call (218) 656-6469.
Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest not on record), DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026), Minnesota Rules 6264.0400 (April 2026), MPCA monitoring via the Water Quality Portal, DNR water access records (2023), LAGOS-US. Lakewide information from public data; it does not describe any specific property. Verify shoreline, bottom type, and depth at any frontage.