Little Rice
Stearns County, Minnesota — DOW #73016700
23 Surveys
56.11
Acres
24 ft
Max Depth
4.6 ft
Mean Depth
12
Fish Species
4
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.
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 79.3 (above normal) | 1.5 – 58.0 | 0.11 lb | 317 |
| 1987-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 59.5 (normal) | 7.7 – 104.7 | 0.18 lb | 119 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 4.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 5.1 | 0.38 lb | 19 |
| 1987-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 15.5 (above normal) | 0.8 – 7.0 | 0.36 lb | 31 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.8 | 0.15 lb | 4 |
| 1987-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 22.3 | 0.10 lb | 4 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.0 | 0.53 lb | 3 |
| 1987-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 6.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 7.1 | 0.63 lb | 24 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 8.5 (normal) | 2.0 – 10.8 | 2.40 lb | 17 |
| 1987-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 | — | 2.14 lb | 7 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.6 – 2.8 | 0.05 lb | 2 |
| 1987-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 0.10 lb | 2 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 0.37 lb | 3 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 0.40 lb | 1 |
| 1987-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 0.31 lb | 7 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 0.03 lb | 4 |
| 1987-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 70.3 (above normal) | 3.5 – 57.1 | 0.06 lb | 281 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 | — | 0.04 lb | 7 |
| 1987-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 16.8 (above normal) | 0.7 – 6.5 | 0.05 lb | 67 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 3.90 lb | 2 |
| 1987-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 3.20 lb | 1 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (normal) | 1.7 – 17.5 | 0.17 lb | 12 |
| 1987-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 8.0 (normal) | 2.1 – 24.1 | 0.26 lb | 32 |
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Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Fletcher's Bait Shop
Sauk Centre, MN
★ 4.8Sierra
St Cloud, MN
★ 4.5Albion Acres Bait
Annandale, MN
★ 5Clear Waters Outfitting Company
Clearwater, MN
★ 4.8Da Fishin Hole
Little Falls, MN
★ 4.8Evergreen Outfitting
Royalton, MN
★ 5Frozen Flights Outfitters,LLC
Spicer, MN
★ 1Grumpy's Outdoors
Maple Lake, MN
★ 5Nearby Marinas
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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: 45.5508°N, 94.5242°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.