Lake Alice Fishing near Fergus Falls, Minnesota

• Overview

  You will find Lake Alice in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. Pine and birch runs right down to the water. It runs to roughly 38 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. Most waters listed here for Otter Tail County are larger. Fergus Falls at 0.4 miles is the nearest place to stop. The nearest city of size is Fargo, 53 miles away. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lake Alice

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Fish documented in Otter Tail County include largemouth bass, black crappie, walleye, bluegill and yellow perch. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Fish Lake Alice to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 71°F, while January sits near 7°F. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near mid April. The season between ice runs from about mid April to late November. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. It sets the rhythm of the year at Lake Alice.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Mapping shows a ramp about half a mile from the shore. The nearest car park is half a mile from the water. There is a toilet block some half a mile out. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. The nearest alternative is Opperman Lake, 1 mile out. Check the position on Lake Alice before loading the car.