Rice
Cass County, Minnesota — DOW #11016200
21 Surveys
Special Regulations for Rice
This lake has regulations that differ from statewide defaults. Always check before fishing.
- Daily limit five. (Including connected Inguadona)
270.18
Acres
30 ft
Max Depth
11
Fish Species
25
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Rice. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.6 – 5.2 | 0.70 lb | 2 |
| 1990-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 15.8 (above normal) | 0.5 – 5.5 | 0.57 lb | 63 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.7 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 1990-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 14.5 (normal) | 3.7 – 28.4 | 0.14 lb | 58 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 3.8 (normal) | 1.0 – 8.0 | 0.43 lb | 15 |
| 1990-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 2.4 – 9.1 | 0.70 lb | 6 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 7.5 (normal) | 2.3 – 9.2 | 1.45 lb | 30 |
| 1990-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 1.13 lb | 3 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 0.63 lb | 3 |
| 1990-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 0.33 lb | 3 |
GRR
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 3.2 | — | 2.77 lb | 19 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 1.2 – 5.3 | 1.60 lb | 5 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.50 lb | 1 |
| 1990-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 0.58 lb | 5 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 | — | 0.23 lb | 13 |
| 1990-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 10.5 (normal) | 5.9 – 43.3 | 0.18 lb | 63 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 6.5 | — | 0.20 lb | 26 |
| 1990-07-31 | Standard trap nets | 8.3 (normal) | 1.5 – 9.1 | 0.19 lb | 50 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 1.75 lb | 2 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.8 – 8.4 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-07-31 | Standard gill nets | 12.8 (normal) | 3.1 – 47.6 | 0.49 lb | 51 |
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 Rice. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Rice
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Plan Your Trip to Rice
- Weather forecast for Rice — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 46.9640°N, 94.1655°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.