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Frequently Asked Questions About Rice Lake, MN
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How big is Rice Lake?
How deep is Rice Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Rice Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Blacknose Shiner and White Sucker.
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History & Status of the Fishery
The walleye gill net catch in 2011 was one of the lowest seen to date in this lake, although it still fell within the normal range for a lake of this class. The long range catch goal for walleye established in the 2002 LMP (a minimum of 10 fish/gill net set) was not met in 2011, but the size goal from that plan (some fish over 20 in present) was. Several year classes, all naturally produced, contributed to the 2011 catch. Although natural reproduction had occurred consistently, no exceptionally strong year classes had been produced. Walleye growth had been average for the area, with fish reaching an average length of 13.8 inches at the end of their fourth year.
The northern pike gill net catch was within the normal range for a lake of this class, and was similar to past catches in this lake. The presence of a few older northern pike resulted in the highest mean weight for gill-net-caught fish seen to date, although most of the fish collected were four or less years old. Growth had been average; three-year-old fish reached an average length of 17.1 inches by the end of their third year.
The yellow perch gill net catch was one of the lowest seen in this lake, but still fell within the normal range for the lake class. Average size for yellow perch taken in gill nets was low for this lake historically, although a few fish larger than eight inches in length were present. Yellow perch remained abundant enough to provide adequate forage for walleye and northern pike, but were mostly too small to offer much angling opportunity.
A single muskellunge was taken in a gill net set - the first time that species has been found in this lake. Crescent Lake, above Rice Lake in the Poplar River watershed, supports a natural muskellunge population, and was probably the source of that fish.
No smallmouth bass were collected in 2011 in any sampling gear. Although they were likely present (they were sampled in 2006), their numbers may remain low. It would be premature to link changes in walleye and yellow perch catches observed in this assessment to the presence of smallmouth bass.
Are there any state parks near Rice Lake?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Rice Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Manymoon Lake | 0.5 mi | 24 | 6.5 ft |
| Silver Lake | 0.8 mi | 22 | 6 ft |
| Bulge Lake | 1.0 mi | 11 | 8 ft |
| Dogtrot Lake | 1.1 mi | 12 | 12 ft |
| Iowa Lake | 1.2 mi | 30 | 13 ft |
| Slip Lake | 1.3 mi | 20 | 18 ft |
| Missouri Lake | 1.4 mi | 24 | 4 ft |
| Lake Clara | 1.9 mi | 388 | 15 ft |
| Fleck Lake | 2.1 mi | 38 | 5 ft |
| Anderson Lake | 2.3 mi | 13 | 6 ft |
