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We want to see what you've caught on Rice Lake.Frequently Asked Questions About Rice Lake, MN
- How big is Rice Lake?
- How deep is Rice Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Rice Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Rice Lake area?
- Are there boat launches on Rice Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Rice Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Rice Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Rice Lake?
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 Shorthead Redhorse and White Sucker.
Are there places to stay in the Rice Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Rice Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Rice Lake?
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History & Status of the Fishery
RICE LAKE IS A REGULAR WINTERKILL LAKE WHICH NORMA LLY WILL NOT OVERWINTER GAME FISH. NO FISH ARE ST OCKED IN RICE LAKE AND REPOPULATION OCCURS BY IMMI GRATION FROMTHE PLATTE RIVER. A NUMBER OF ADULT G AME FISH WERE CAPTURED DURING OUR ASSESSMENT, INCL UDING NORTHERN PIKE, ROCK BASS, AND WALLEYE. SMAL LMOUTH BASS, BLUEGILL AND PUMPKINSEED YOUNG-OF-THE YEAR WERE COLLECTED DURING SHORELINE SEINING. LOW TOTAL NUMBERS OF GAMEFISH CAPTURED DURING THIS AS SESSMENT PREVENTED MEANINGFUL COMPARISONS WITH LAK E CLASS AVERAGES. THE YELLOW PERCH, BROWN BULLHEA D, AND YELLOW BULLHEAD CATCH RATES AND MEAN SIZE W ERE CONSISTANT WITH LAKE CLASS AVERAGES. BOWFIN, COMMON CARP, WHITE SUCKER, SHORTHEAD REDHORSE, AND BROWN BULLHEAD WERE ALSO CAPTURED WITH GILLNETS A ND TRAPNETS. WHITE SUCKER YOY ALSO COLLECTED.
What is the average air temp for Rice Lake?
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 | |
Pelkey Lake | 3.7 mi | 104 | 7 ft |
Pierz Lake | 4.9 mi | 189 | 34 ft |
Green Prairie Fish Lake | 11.3 mi | 182 | 22 ft |
East Twin Lake | 11.3 mi | 20 | 35 ft |
Little Rock Lake | 15.2 mi | 1,311 | 17 ft |
Sebie Lake | 16.3 mi | 185 | 27 ft |
Round Lake | 16.5 mi | 127 | 20 ft |
Mayhew Lake | 17.8 mi | 128 | 20 ft |
Round Lake | 18.9 mi | 139 | 13 ft |
Long Lake | 19.3 mi | 126 | 35 ft |