Little Rice
Itasca County, Minnesota — DOW #31071600
19 Surveys
139.02
Acres
32 ft
Max Depth
14
Fish Species
9
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Little Rice. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 0.55 lb | 4 |
| 1977-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.64 lb | 18 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 2.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.15 lb | 10 |
| 1977-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 47.0 (above normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.17 lb | 141 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 1.0 – 10.5 | 0.80 lb | 5 |
| 1977-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 3.0 (normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.58 lb | 12 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (below normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 1.28 lb | 9 |
| 1977-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 | — | 1.00 lb | 6 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.33 lb | 3 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 1.27 lb | 3 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 1.25 lb | 2 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 | — | 0.37 lb | 15 |
| 1977-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 3.8 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.39 lb | 15 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 4.50 lb | 5 |
Tullibee (Cisco)
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.8 | 0.88 lb | 4 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 3.25 lb | 2 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 6.3 (above normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.76 lb | 19 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 62.0 (above normal) | 0.8 – 7.7 | 0.34 lb | 186 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 6.8 (normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.32 lb | 27 |
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Little Rice. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Little Rice
- Weather forecast for Little Rice — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.2355°N, 93.7045°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.