Little Alden Lake - North Star Twp

Saint Louis County, Minnesota

Little Alden Lake is in North Star Township, Minnesota, under 30 miles from Duluth.

The St. Luke's Hospital is 25.9 miles away, and the Duluth International Airport is under 30 miles away.

On the Water Fun

Little Alden Lake spans 92 acres with a maximum depth of 29 feet, offering plenty of space for lake fun.

Popular activities include boating, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, fishing, and taking in the views. There is no public access point here, but it is connected to Alden Lake.

Anglers can find black crappie, bluegill, bullheads, channel catfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, yellow perch, shorthead redhorse, white sucker, common shiner, and logperch.

Visit Duluth

Duluth is the perfect spot for a weekend city getaway while still offering beautiful, natural scenery.

For an outdoor adventure off the water, visit any of the city's 23 parks. The Leif Erickson Park is one of the most popular ones and features a rose garden with 1,800 bushes. It is widely considered one of the best rose gardens in the state.

Lake Superior Zoo offers a fun, family-friendly trip to see over 140 species in indoor and outdoor settings. The zoo also has a cafe, a gift shop, interactive visits, and behind-the-scenes tours.

Looking to take a scenic drive? The North Shore Scenic Drive spans around 150 miles, following the shoreline of Lake Superior. It offers great photo opportunities, historic landmarks, and quaint shops along the way.

When visitors head back to the city and are looking for a place to eat, there's something to satisfy every craving. Highly-rated options include Duluth Grill, OMC Smokehouse, Va Bene, New Scenic Cafe, and Vitta Pizza.

Why Little Alden Lake?

Little Alden Lake is nestled in a remote location that is not too far removed from amenities and is close to the largest freshwater lake in the world!