Rice Lake
Otter Tail County, Minnesota
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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 Hybrid Sunfish, Shorthead Redhorse and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Rice Lake?
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?
History & Status of the Fishery
Rice Lake is a wide area in the Otter Tail River. Extensive shallow water areas and dense submerged vegetation make it difficult to navigate as well as fish. Rice Lake is subject to periodic partial winterkills.
Northern pike abundance was twice the area median at 13.0 per gill net lift. The average weight of northern pike sampled was 1.7 lbs. Pike ranged in age from I+ to V+.
Bluegill abundance, as measured by number per trap net was 20.0 per net, which is slightly below the area median of 28.2 per net. The sample of bluegill aged indicated age-classes II+ to VI+ to be present. Forty-five percent of the bluegills sampled were 7.0 inches or greater in length.
Yellow perch abundance was 14.0 per gill net lift, which is similar to the area median.
One walleye was sampled in the test-nets and was age-VIII+.
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 | |
| Jim Lake | 0.8 mi | 100 | 27 ft |
| Little Rice Lake | 1.2 mi | 10 | |
| Gertrude Lake | 1.3 mi | 17 | |
| Keyes Lake | 1.8 mi | 40 | |
| Wimer Lake | 2.0 mi | 293 | 58 ft |
| Rose Lake | 2.0 mi | 1,200 | 137 ft |
| Gray Lake | 2.5 mi | 86 | |
| Silver Lake | 2.5 mi | 239 | 34 ft |
| Graham Lake | 2.9 mi | 217 | 34 ft |
| Fairy Lake | 3.0 mi | 133 |
