Alice

Otter Tail County

Near Basswood

DOW: 56024400

Black CrappieGood · 72Green SunfishGood · 66PumpkinseedGood · 55

A 47-acre lake near Basswood in Otter Tail County — best known for panfish and bass. Last surveyed 1975.

Fish Species (11)

Black Crappie

Good · 72

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1975

Last surveyed 1975 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.97 lbs

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	Gear
Aug 18, 1975	0.50	-	0.50 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 18, 1975	1.00	-	0.97 lbs	Standard trap nets

Green Sunfish

Good · 66

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1975

Last surveyed 1975 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.16 lbs

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	Gear
Aug 18, 1975	2.80	-	0.16 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 18, 1975	0.50	-	0.33 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Good · 55

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1975

Last surveyed 1975 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.17 lbs

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	Gear
Aug 18, 1975	1.00	-	0.12 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 18, 1975	2.00	-	0.17 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1975

Last surveyed 1975 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.17 lbs

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	Gear
Aug 18, 1975	1.50	-	2.17 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 18, 1975	1.20	-	0.25 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 47

Average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1975

Last surveyed 1975 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.12 lbs

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	Gear
Aug 18, 1975	9.40	-	0.12 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Average · 28

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1975

Last surveyed 1975 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.12 lbs

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	Gear
Aug 18, 1975	0.80	-	0.12 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1975

Last surveyed 1975 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.81 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 18, 1975	1.00	-	0.81 lbs	Standard trap nets

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

Excellent · 76

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1975

Last surveyed 1975 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.65 lbs

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	Gear
Aug 18, 1975	6.00	-	0.79 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 18, 1975	11.20	-	0.65 lbs	Standard trap nets

Brown Bullhead

Good · 74

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1975

Last surveyed 1975 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.75 lbs

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	Gear
Aug 18, 1975	3.00	-	0.75 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 18, 1975	1.50	-	0.50 lbs	Standard gill nets

White Sucker

Good · 55

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1975

Last surveyed 1975 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.50 lbs

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	Gear
Aug 18, 1975	0.50	-	2.50 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Bullhead

Good · 50

Large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1975

Last surveyed 1975 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.54 lbs

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	Gear
Aug 18, 1975	35.00	-	0.54 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)

Crappie

10 combined total

Sunfish

20 combined total

Perch

20 daily and 40 in possession

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

Bullhead

100

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.

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 crappie limit is: 10 combined total. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.