Wild Rice Lake
St. Louis County, Minnesota
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wild Rice Lake, MN
- How big is Wild Rice Lake?
- How deep is Wild Rice Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Wild Rice Lake?
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- What is the average air temp for Wild Rice Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Wild Rice Lake?
How big is Wild Rice Lake?
How deep is Wild Rice Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Wild Rice Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Blackchin Shiner, Common Shiner, Golden Shiner, Hybrid Sunfish, Johnny Darter, Spottail Shiner and White Sucker.
Are there fishing guides or charters for Wild Rice Lake?
What are the closest cities to Wild Rice Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Wild Rice Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Wild Rice Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Wild Rice Lake?
What are the fishing regulations for Wild Rice Lake?
There are specific fishing regulations Wild Rice Lake that you need to know. For complete fishing regulations visit the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. To report a violation call (800) 652-9093. Need a Minnesota fishing license?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Wild Rice Reservoir is a 2,127 acre waterbody located near Duluth, MN with 100% littoral area and a maximum depth of 11 feet. There is a Minnesota Power back-in concrete ramp located just west of the dam off of County Road 247 that is open to public use. Wild Rice is operated as a water storage reservoir by Minnesota Power and is subject to water level manipulation. Wild Rice was last surveyed in 2014. Wild Rice was surveyed during the summer of 2019 to update information about fish populations.
The Walleye population in Wild Rice is self-sustaining and has not been stocked since 1983. Walleye abundance of 15.4 per gillnet lift was above average compared to other Minnesota lakes of similar type. Walleye mean length was 15.6 inches and growth was average when compared to other Duluth Area lakes. Walleye angling in Wild Rice is expected to be excellent in 2020 and beyond with high abundance, good population size structure and consistent natural reproduction.
Northern Pike abundance of 6.7 per gillnet lift was above average compared to other Minnesota lakes of similar type. Mean length of Northern Pike was 20.7 inches and growth was fast when compared to other Duluth Area lakes. A large specimen measuring 37.2 inches was caught and released in the trapnets.
Panfish populations in Wild Rice are currently in excellent shape. Yellow Perch abundance of 29.4 per gillnet lift was above average when compared to other Minnesota lakes of similar type. Historically, Yellow Perch gillnet abundance has been highly variable in Wild Rice ranging from 3.5 to 40.3 per lift. Average length of Yellow Perch was 8.1 inches and growth was fast when compared to other Duluth Area lakes. Angling for Yellow Perch should be very good in the coming years with approximately 1/3 of the overall sample currently exceeding 10 inches in length and several strong young year-classes evident.
Black Crappie abundance of 3.9 per lift was above average compared to other Minnesota lakes of similar type. Black Crappie mean length was impressive at 11.0 inches and growth was average when compared to other Duluth Area populations.
Bluegill abundance of 10.8 per lift was above average compared to other Minnesota lakes of similar type. Bluegill were first encountered in Wild Rice by DNR Fisheries in 1988 and have since become well established. Average length was 7.1 inches but several large specimens over 9 inches in length were captured.
What is the average air temp for Wild Rice Lake?
Are there any state parks near Wild 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 Wild Rice Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Antoinette Lake | 3.1 mi | 35 | 8 ft |
| Fish Lake Flowage | 4.7 mi | 2,880 | 36 ft |
| Mirror Lake | 5.1 mi | 19 | 27 ft |
| Clearwater Lake | 5.5 mi | 15 | 25 ft |
| Deepwater Lake | 5.6 mi | 15 | |
| Cameron Lake | 5.7 mi | 72 | 17 ft |
| Pike Lake | 5.8 mi | 488 | 60 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 5.8 mi | 12 | 21 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 5.9 mi | 12 | 7 ft |
| Caribou Lake | 6.1 mi | 539 | 21 ft |
