Alder Lake
Cook County · Near Grand Marais
0.83 mi²
area
72 ft
max depth
10.0 mi
shoreline
7
campsites
Alder is a 529-acre lake near Grand Marais with a maximum depth of 72 feet. The lake has 7 campsites and connects via open water to Canoe, Pierz, and East Bearskin lakes. Access is straightforward: the easiest portage measures 23 rods (easy carry), while the longest is 52 rods (moderate difficulty). Portage routes lead to Pierz at 23 rods, Canoe at 25 rods, and East Bearskin at 52 rods.
Portages (4)
- East Bearskin · 52 rods
- Pierz · 23 rods
- East Bearskin · 52 rods
- Canoe · 25 rods
Sources
DNR fisheries survey data available for Alder Lake. Bathymetric map available from the MN DNR.