Alder Lake
Alder Lake is on the Manitowish Waters Chain but feels pleasantly secluded thanks to the mile or so it takes to reach the busier waters of Manitowish Lake. This deep 264-acre public lake offers clear water with nearly 12 feet of clarity and an average depth of 16 feet, surrounded by nice vegetation and mixed wooded shoreline.
Access from the east side is straightforward and it is a 10-15 minute drive from Manitowish Waters, while the west side calls for a longer drive as you navigate around the chain, giving those owners a bit of extra privacy. With fewer than 11 owners per mile of shoreline, it maintains a low-density feel.
Alder works well for pontoons, fishing boats, and paddlers who want chain access without constant through-traffic, making it a strong compromise between convenience and a quieter, semi-secluded atmosphere.
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The Manitowish Waters Chain supports a classic Northwoods mix of walleye, musky, smallmouth and largemouth bass, and panfish, and Alder Lake fits that pattern with plenty of structure and depth changes to work. Anglers typically focus on weed edges and transitions near the basin for walleyes and pike, while bass and panfish relate to shoreline cover and mid‑depth breaks. Clearer water means the bite often improves in low light, on overcast days, or when there is some wind to break up the surface. Being slightly off the main traffic path, Alder can see a bit less pressure than the core hub lakes, which rewards people who learn its contours and seasonal movements.
How big is Alder Lake?
Alder Lake is 264 acres with 3.90 miles of shoreline.
How deep is Alder Lake?
Alder Lake has an average depth of 16 feet and a maximum depth of 33 feet.
Does Alder Lake have a boat launch?
Yes, Alder Lake has a public boat launch.
How far is Alder Lake from Manitowish Waters?
Alder Lake is 10 minutes from Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin.
What fish are in Alder Lake?
Alder Lake contains a Variety of fish species including Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye.
What is the water clarity of Alder Lake?
Alder Lake has a water clarity of 11.8 feet.
How long is the shoreline on Alder Lake?
The shoreline of Alder Lake is about 3.90 miles.
What type of lake is Alder Lake?
Alder Lake is a Drainage lake.
Is Alder Lake on a chain of lakes?
Yes, Alder Lake is on the Manitowish Waters chain of lakes.
