Big Rice
St. Louis County, Minnesota — DOW #69017800
4 Surveys
403.42
Acres
5 ft
Max Depth
4
Fish Species
33
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-08-09 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 (normal) | 3.0 – 9.0 | 4.27 lb | 42 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-08-09 | Standard gill nets | 127.5 (above normal) | 3.3 – 18.3 | 0.25 lb | 765 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-08-09 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.6 | 0.17 lb | 6 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-08-09 | Standard gill nets | 39.8 (above normal) | 5.3 – 22.1 | 0.81 lb | 239 |
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Plan Your Trip to Big Rice
- Weather forecast for Big Rice — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 48.0306°N, 92.0264°W — Get Directions
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- 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.