Rice
Morrison County, Minnesota — DOW #49002500
41 Surveys
339.41
Acres
8 ft
Max Depth
13
Fish Species
2
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.
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-06-03 | Standard trap nets | 40.5 (normal) | 2.2 – 60.5 | 0.20 lb | 81 |
| 1985-06-03 | Standard gill nets | 8.0 (below normal) | 9.6 – 91.4 | 0.18 lb | 16 |
| 1990-06-05 | Standard trap nets | 22.7 (normal) | 2.2 – 60.5 | 0.21 lb | 68 |
| 1990-06-05 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (below normal) | 9.6 – 91.4 | 0.15 lb | 4 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-06-03 | Standard trap nets | 18.5 (above normal) | 1.4 – 6.6 | 0.57 lb | 37 |
| 1985-06-03 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 6.0 | 0.47 lb | 4 |
| 1990-06-05 | Standard trap nets | 10.0 (above normal) | 1.4 – 6.6 | 0.41 lb | 30 |
| 1990-06-05 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 6.0 | 0.38 lb | 10 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-06-03 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 0.75 lb | 2 |
| 1985-06-03 | Standard gill nets | 5.5 (normal) | 3.0 – 26.5 | 0.22 lb | 11 |
| 1990-06-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 0.30 lb | 2 |
| 1990-06-05 | Standard gill nets | 22.0 (normal) | 3.0 – 26.5 | 0.27 lb | 44 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-06-03 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (normal) | 0.6 – 6.8 | 0.43 lb | 7 |
| 1985-06-03 | Standard trap nets | 17.5 (above normal) | 0.8 – 6.2 | 0.37 lb | 35 |
| 1990-06-05 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (normal) | 0.6 – 6.8 | 0.51 lb | 7 |
| 1990-06-05 | Standard trap nets | 5.7 (normal) | 0.8 – 6.2 | 0.45 lb | 17 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-06-03 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.0 | 5.17 lb | 4 |
| 1985-06-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 20.70 lb | 1 |
| 1990-06-05 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.0 | 2.88 lb | 6 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-06-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.1 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 1990-06-05 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.1 | 0.35 lb | 4 |
| 1990-06-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.50 lb | 1 |
CRP
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-06-03 | Standard trap nets | 3.0 | — | 5.67 lb | 6 |
Shorthead Redhorse
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-06-03 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.0 | 2.33 lb | 3 |
| 1990-06-05 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.0 | 1.80 lb | 1 |
| 1990-06-05 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.2 – 6.8 | 1.63 lb | 3 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-06-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.0 – 7.3 | 2.40 lb | 1 |
| 1985-06-03 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.9 | 6.00 lb | 2 |
| 1990-06-05 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 7.3 | 0.95 lb | 2 |
| 1990-06-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.9 | 3.00 lb | 1 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-06-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1985-06-03 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 8.4 | 0.15 lb | 2 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-06-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 7.80 lb | 1 |
| 1985-06-03 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.7 | 3.00 lb | 2 |
| 1990-06-05 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 6.30 lb | 1 |
| 1990-06-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.7 | 4.95 lb | 2 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-06-03 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 7.4 | 1.83 lb | 3 |
| 1985-06-03 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | 2.05 lb | 4 |
| 1990-06-05 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 7.4 | 1.17 lb | 6 |
| 1990-06-05 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | 1.57 lb | 7 |
Common Carp
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-06-05 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 3.6 | 6.17 lb | 3 |
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Species known to inhabit Rice. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.