Minnesota · Renville County
Allie Lake Fishing guide
Allie Lake is a 509-acre lake in Renville County, Minnesota, reaching 12 ft at its deepest point. Secchi readings average around 4.3 ft of visibility. The Minnesota DNR has surveyed the lake 13 times, most recently in 2025, with walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike and bluegill in the nets.
DNR survey data
Fish species
WalleyeLast stocked 2024Fair numbers2.9per gill net15"Typical25"Biggest
Lengths measured · 26 fish
Recent · 2025Lengths measured · 26 fish
2025Lengths measured · 70 fish
2019Lengths measured · 156 fish
2015Lengths measured · 75 fish
2008No recent survey rating.
BluegillJust a few17.7per trap net5"Typical9"Biggest
Lengths measured · 160 fish
Recent · 2019Lengths measured · 160 fish
2019Lengths measured · 20 fish
2015Lengths measured · 34 fish
2008Lengths measured · 49 fish
2005Yellow perchFair numbers2.9per gill net8"Typical10"Biggest
Lengths measured · 26 fish
Recent · 2025Lengths measured · 26 fish
2025Lengths measured · 49 fish
2019Lengths measured · 29 fish
2015Lengths measured · 55 fish
2008Channel catfishGood numbers2.4per gill net20"Typical27"Biggest
Lengths measured · 22 fish
Recent · 2025Lengths measured · 22 fish
2025Lengths measured · 9 fish
2019Only 9 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 28 fish
2015Lengths measured · 23 fish
2008Rates come from standard DNR survey gear (gill nets, trap nets, electrofishing), judged against statewide benchmarks for the same gear, so the same number of fish per net can read differently for two species. Where the standard gear can't count a species reliably, only presence and size are listed. Typical is the middle fish of those measured. Open a row for the full length spread, survey by survey.
How to fish Allie Lake through the year
Walleye
- Spring
- Walleye are shallow, on and just off the spawning flats and the first green weeds.
- Early summer
- Walleye are setting up on the outside weed edge, points and shallow structure.
- Summer
- Walleye are working the weed edge, points and any wind-blown structure. With 100% of this lake 15 ft or shallower, the weed edge is the main event.
- Fall
- Walleye are packing onto the sharpest breaks and points as the water cools, in big schools with short windows. A 12-ft bowl cools fast, so the fall window comes early here.
Northern pike
- Spring
- Pike are in the shallow bays and along new weed growth.
- Early summer
- Pike are on the outside weed edge and points.
- Summer
- Pike are on the deep weed edge and points near the coolest water they can find. With 100% of this lake 15 ft or shallower, the weed edge is the main event.
- Fall
- Pike are on the last green weeds and the breaks beside them, feeding heavily as the water drops. A 12-ft bowl cools fast, so the fall window comes early here.
Season patterns for each species. Open the live map for today's wind, light and water temp.
Size history
Biggest fish by survey year
| Survey year | Walleye | Northern pike | Channel catfish |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25" | 25" | 27" |
| 2019 | 25" | 33" | 28" |
| 2015 | 23" | 29" | 26" |
| 2008 | 19" | 34" | 26" |
| 2005 | 27" | 29" | 26" |
| 2000 | 22" | 25" | 24" |
| 1994 | 29" | 32" | 25" |
Longest fish measured by DNR survey crews in each year's nets. Survey gear samples the population, so the lake usually holds larger fish than any survey measured.
Suggested tackle
What to bring
Top presentations for this lake's structure and clarity:
Walleye · Soft plastics
Curly-Tail Grub on Jig
3" curly-tail grub threaded on a round jighead
Northern pike · Soft plastics
Paddletail Swimbait on Jighead
4–5" paddletail swimbait on a ball-head swimbait jighead
Northern pike · Muskie & pike
Soft Rubber (Bull Dawg / Medusa)
10" soft rubber body bait
Channel catfish · Live bait
Bullhead Bottom Rig
nightcrawler chunk or whole worm
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DNR stocking records
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Stocked |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Walleye | 254,500 fry |
| 2022 | Walleye | 255,328 fry |
| 2019 | Walleye | 509,000 fry |
| 2018 | Walleye | 587,041 fry |
| 2016 | Walleye | 509,124 fry |
MN DNR · in their words
From the 2025 survey
Allie is a moderate-sized lake (509 acres) located northeast of the Town of Buffalo Lake in Renville County. A state-owned access with gravel parking and a single cement boat ramp is present in the southeast bay. A private access (open to public use) with limited parking is present on the lake's north shore. There is a fishing pier present at the Allie Lake County Park on the west shore. Allie has approximately five miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of twelve feet. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR) has divided Minnesota's lakes into 44 different classes based on physical and chemical characteristics. Allie is a class 43 lake and other similar waterbodies in the Hutchinson Fisheries Management Area are Swan and Hook Lakes in McLeod County. Allie's 2020 lake management plan listed Walleye as the primary management species, while Black Crappie were a secondary species. Allie rarely suffers from partial winterkills, with the most recent event occurring in 2008. However, fish populations can fluctuate widely depending on the severity of the latest winterkill event. A Walleye jaw tagging exploitation study was initiated in the spring of 2025 (see separate targeted survey report for more details) and anglers are encouraged to call the Hutchinson Area Fisheries Office (320-753-0339) if they catch a tagged Walleye from Allie. Summer gill netting was completed in 2025 to monitor the fish population and evaluate the 2022 Walleye fry stocking regime (500 Lower Mississippi strain fry per littoral acre - every other year). Curlyleaf pondweed, a submergent aquatic plant, can be abundant in May and June at Allie Lake.
Low numbers of Walleye were netted in 2025, but average size was respectable (16 inches in length). The maximum length of Walleye sampled was just over 25 inches. An impressive 48 percent of the catch was 18 inches or longer and the oldest Walleye was age-11. Low numbers of Black Crappie were netted in 2025, and average size was small (7 inches in length). However, crappie up to 11 inches in length were present. Low numbers of Yellow Perch were collected, but most were keeper-sized. Perch averaged almost 9 inches in length. Low numbers of Channel Catfish were netted, but average length was impressive (20 inches). The longest catfish captured was an astonishing 28 inches. Low numbers of Northern Pike were gill netted this year with fish averaging a puny 17 inches in length. Only one of the pike that were captured was 24 inches or longer. Northern Pike regulations were revised at a statewide level beginning in 2018 to better accommodate regional differences in pike habitats, population abundances and size structures. Three management zones were established for Northern Pike, with their own bag limit and length limit restrictions. In the southern zone, where Allie Lake is found, anglers can keep two Northern Pike. The minimum size limit is 24 inches. All fish less than 24 inches must be immediately released. This zone regulation is meant to increase Northern Pike abundance and increase the size of harvested fish. The regulation will be evaluated after 2028. Additional fishes sampled in the 2025 gill nets included Common Carp, Shovelnose Sturgeon and White Sucker.
Read the full DNR narrative
People can have significant impacts on lakes and the fish populations they support. Overharvest, lakeshore development, removal of shoreline vegetation, and introductions of invasive species can all adversely affect fish populations. Aquatic invasive species (AIS) are typically moved from infested to non-infested waters by anglers, boaters and lakeshore owners, and can adversely impact lakes and fish populations. To avoid spreading AIS, lake users are required to remove all aquatic plants and animals from their watercraft and drain all lake water from their boat and bait buckets before leaving the lake. If you suspect an infestation of an invasive species in this lake, save a specimen and report it to a local MNDNR office. Additional information on all these topics can be found on the MNDNR website (www.dnr.state.mn.us) or by contacting the Hutchinson Area Fisheries office.
Narrative text from the Minnesota DNR lake survey.
Recent reports
Allie Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Allie Lake from guides, tournaments and regular anglers. Anything posted in the last two weeks also bumps the matching spots on the live map, so you'll see a "matches a recent report" tag on them.
Public water access
Getting on the water
- Allie Lake (trailer launch)
- Allie Lake Fishing Pier (fishing pier)
DNR bathymetry
Allie Lake depth map
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Preston Lake · 655 ac · 1.7 mi
- Round Grove Lake · 296 ac · 7.1 mi
- Marion Lake · 520 ac · 8.5 mi
- Otter Lake · 642 ac · 9.7 mi
- Clear Lake · 82 ac · 11.4 mi
- Hoff Lake · 139 ac · 11.9 mi
- French Lake · 42 ac · 12 mi
- Stahl's Lake · 141 ac · 12.6 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
How deep is Allie Lake?
Allie Lake reaches 12 ft at its deepest point with a mean depth of 8 ft; about 100% of the lake is littoral (15 ft or shallower).
How big is Allie Lake?
Allie Lake covers 509 acres with about 4.6 miles of shoreline.
How clear is the water in Allie Lake?
DNR Secchi readings on Allie Lake average 4.3 ft of visibility, middling clarity for a Minnesota lake.
What fish are in Allie Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys (most recently 2025) record walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, channel catfish.
Is Allie Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2024; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2016.
Does Allie Lake have a public access?
Yes. Allie Lake has 2 public access sites, including Allie Lake (trailer launch).
How big do walleye get in Allie Lake?
The biggest walleye measured in recent DNR surveys taped 25"; the size-history table on this page tracks the biggest fish in each survey back to 1994.
When was Allie Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Allie Lake in 2025, the most recent of 13 surveys on record.
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