Alice Lake
Otter Tail County, Minnesota, near Basswood. DNR lake ID 56024400.
Alice Lake is a 47-acre lake in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, near Basswood. Its deepest point reaches 39 ft, and about 51% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 14.5 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring, which places it in the oligotrophic nutrient class. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 56024400 |
|---|---|
| County | Otter Tail County, near Basswood |
| Surface area | 47 acres |
| Maximum depth | 39 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 51% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 14.5 ft through 2025 |
| Nutrient class | Oligotrophic |
| Clarity trend | Murkier (2019 to 2025) |
| 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 14.5 ft. Using the Carlson trophic state index, Alice Lake rates as oligotrophic. Summer clarity trend 2019 to 2025: murkier.
Fishing on Alice Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 1975 (51 years ago). Catch per net is compared with the DNR’s typical range for lakes of the same type.
| Species | Net | Catch per net | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern pike | trap | 1.0 | n/a |
| Yellow perch | trap | 9.4 | 0.5 to 3.8 |
| Black crappie | gill | 0.5 | 0.5 to 2.9 |
| Black crappie | trap | 1.0 | 0.5 to 3.3 |
| Bluegill | trap | 0.8 | 5.7 to 40.5 |
| Largemouth bass | gill | 1.5 | 0.3 to 1.5 |
| Largemouth bass | trap | 1.2 | 0.3 to 1.6 |
| Pumpkinseed | gill | 1.0 | n/a |
| Pumpkinseed | trap | 2.0 | 1.3 to 6.3 |
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
- Long Lake 2.1 mi, Otter Tail County
- Lone Pine Lake 2.4 mi, Otter Tail County
- Head Lake 2.4 mi, Otter Tail County
- Walker Lake 2.6 mi, Otter Tail County
- Indian Lake 3.0 mi, Otter Tail County
- Rice Lake 3.6 mi, Otter Tail County
- Round Lake 3.6 mi, Otter Tail County
- Marion Lake 4.0 mi, Otter Tail County
Questions about Alice Lake
How deep is Alice Lake?
Alice Lake reaches a maximum depth of 39 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 51% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Alice Lake?
Alice Lake covers about 47 acres in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
How clear is Alice Lake?
Summer water clarity on Alice Lake averages 14.5 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025. Its trophic state is oligotrophic.
Does Alice Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Alice 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 Alice Lake?
Homes on Alice 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 Alice Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Alice Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 51% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 14.5 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Alice Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Alice Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Alice Lake
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, our team works Otter Tail County lakes every day. Send us a note or call (218) 656-6469.
Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest 1975), 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.