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Frequently Asked Questions About Alger Lake, MN
- How big is Alger Lake?
- How deep is Alger Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Alger Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Alger Lake area?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Alger Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Alger Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Alger Lake?
How big is Alger Lake?
How deep is Alger Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Alger Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Blacknose Shiner, Common Shiner, Fathead Minnow, Finescale Dace, Iowa Darter and White Sucker.
Are there places to stay in the Alger Lake area?
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Are there places to eat and drink near Alger Lake?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Alger Lake is a 20 acre lake with a maximum depth of six feet, located 12 miles northeast of Isabella just off of Lake County Road #7. The access trail leads to the eastern tip of the lake and is a 125 feet long narrow brushy trail with many boulders located off of Lake County Road #7.
A fish population assessment was conducted on Alger Lake in the summer of 2014. Northern Pike were sampled in Alger Lake in similar low numbers as seen in the previous assessment. The average weight of the seven Northern Pike sampled was 2.4 pounds the largest fish was 25.9 inches (4.3 pounds). Historical records show the lake is capable of producing fish measuring above 30 inches.
Yellow Perch were abundant with the average length of 7.2 inches and the largest fish was 10.2 inches (0.4 pound). Twenty-eight percent of the Yellow Perch sampled measured greater than 8 inches. Adult White sucker and Pumpkinseed Sunfish were sampled in low numbers.
What is the average air temp for Alger Lake?
Are there any state parks near Alger Lake?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Alger Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Dam Five Lake | 0.4 mi | 78 | 38 ft |
| Mound Lake | 0.6 mi | 15 | 7 ft |
| Charity Lake | 0.6 mi | 23 | 5 ft |
| Scarp Lake | 0.9 mi | 39 | 15 ft |
| Sister Lake | 1.0 mi | 125 | 15 ft |
| Fulton Lake | 1.0 mi | 36 | 17.5 ft |
| Hogback Lake | 1.3 mi | 40 | 43 ft |
| Harriet Lake | 1.7 mi | 265 | 37 ft |
| Lupus Lake | 1.7 mi | 63 | 7 ft |
| Elixir Lake | 1.8 mi | 15 | 8 ft |
