Alden Lake
About Alden Lake
Alden Lake is a 190-acre lake near Duluth in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It reaches 29 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 6 feet, and has roughly 4.1 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 11 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2001.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in.
Plan Your Visit to Alden Lake
- 190 acres, up to 29 feet deep, near Duluth
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 190 acres
- Max depth
- 29 ft
- Average depth
- 6 ft
- Shoreline
- 4.1 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 159 acres
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
No developed facilities on record. Plan to be self-sufficient.
Best For
- Ice fishing
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 11
- Game fish
- 9
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2001
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- No
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Alden Lake?
Alden Lake is in St. Louis County, Minnesota, near Duluth. It covers 190 acres and reaches 29 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Alden Lake?
Alden Lake covers 190 acres with about 4.1 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 29 feet and its average depth is about 6 feet.
What fish can you catch at Alden Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and Rock Bass and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Alden Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Alden Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Alden Lake. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.
Is Alden Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Alden Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.