Alton Lake

Alton Lake

Size
969ac
Boat Launch
No
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
No
Species in Alton Lake
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Walleye
Walleye
Perch
Perch
Northern pike
Northern pike
Lake trout
Lake trout
Brook trout
Brook trout
Rock bass
Rock bass

Overview

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Fish Species

Brook trout
fish
17-18 in
Length Range
18 in
Length Range
2008
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2008
Surveyed
NA
Catch Method
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2003
Jun
2008
Jun
Lake trout
fish
No survey data
Abundance (CPUE)
No abundance data
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
No Survey Data
Northern pike
fish
7-19 in
Length Range
14 in
Length Range
2018
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2018
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2008
Jun
2018
Sep
Perch
fish
7-19 in
Length Range
14 in
Length Range
2018
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2018
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
1996
May
2008
Jun
2018
Sep
Rock bass
fish
7-19 in
Length Range
14 in
Length Range
2018
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2018
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2008
Jun
2018
Sep
Smallmouth bass
fish
7-19 in
Length Range
14 in
Length Range
2018
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2018
Surveyed
NA
Catch Method
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2008
Jun
2018
Sep
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized smallmouth-bass based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
201818
Walleye
fish
7-19 in
Length Range
14 in
Length Range
2018
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2018
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2008
Jun
2018
Sep