Alice

Itasca County

Near Marcell

DOW: 31045600

Northern PikeExcellent · 79BluegillPoor · 10

A 59-acre lake near Marcell in Itasca County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 1980.

Fish Species (4)

Northern Pike

Excellent · 79

Above-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.83 lbs

Catch rate: 11.7 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 21, 1980	11.67	-	1.83 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 21, 1980	0.75	-	1.50 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Poor · 10

Below-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.16 lbs

Catch rate: 1.8 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 21, 1980	1.75	-	0.16 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 21, 1980	19.67	-	0.06 lbs	Standard gill nets

Largemouth Bass

Insufficient

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.17 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 21, 1980	1.00	-	0.17 lbs	Standard gill nets

Other species in this lake (1)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

White Sucker

Average · 41

Typical numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

6.75 lbs

Catch rate: 0.67 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 21, 1980	0.67	-	6.75 lbs	Standard gill nets

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Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

Northern Pike

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Angling: 10 (not more than 2 over 26". All from 22-26" must be immediatley released).

Largemouth Bass

Season: Mar 1, 2026 – May 22, 2026

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

Catch-and-release only

Largemouth Bass

Season: May 23, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth (when smallmouth season is open)

Sunfish

20 combined total

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

Northern Pike

Season: Nov 15, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Darkhouse spearing: 10 (only 1 between 22-26" and 1 over 26"; or, only 2 over 26").

Bowfin, buffalo, carp, carpsuckers, freshwater drum, goldeneye, redhorse, and suckers

no limit

Biologist Notes

August 21, 1980N Pike and Bluegill populations are at quite high levels.

N Pike and Bluegill populations are at quite high levels.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Alice?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Northern Pike and Bluegill 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 70 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 1980. 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.

Are there special fishing regulations on Alice?

No — Alice has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide sunfish limit is: 20 combined total. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.