Big Rice
Cass County, Minnesota — DOW #11007300
13 Surveys
2,030.03
Acres
5 ft
Max Depth
8
Fish Species
25
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Big Rice. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 12.2 | — | 1.66 lb | 73 |
| 1989-06-26 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 | — | 1.78 lb | 19 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 | — | 2.56 lb | 8 |
| 1989-06-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 1.70 lb | 2 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-06-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.17 lb | 3 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-06-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 0.52 lb | 10 |
| 1989-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 4.7 | — | 0.61 lb | 28 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-06-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.67 lb | 3 |
| 1989-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 1.00 lb | 1 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 | — | 1.81 lb | 10 |
| 1989-06-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 1.90 lb | 5 |
Shorthead Redhorse
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 | — | 1.80 lb | 5 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-06-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.28 lb | 4 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Beimert Outdoors
Brainerd, MN
★ 5Big Nasty Tackle
Cass Lake, MN
★ 3.1Chad Zbasnik Fishing
Walker, MN
Corner Store Depot & Liquor
Brainerd, MN
★ 4.7Dean's Bait, Walker
Walker, MN
★ 4.8Full Stringer Bait and Tackle
Longville, MN
★ 4.8Lakes Area Powersports
Walker, MN
★ 4.6Leech Lake Distributors
Walker, MN
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Big Rice. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Big Rice
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Plan Your Trip to Big Rice
- Weather forecast for Big Rice — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 46.9938°N, 93.9337°W — Get Directions
- View on MN DNR LakeFinder for the latest survey data and lake info
- Review Minnesota fishing regulations for season dates and limits
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for ages 16+ — buy online at dnr.state.mn.us
Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.