Walleye lake, Northern pike lake, Crappie lake, Sunfish lake

Rice Lake

Public access

Rice Lake is a 339-acre lake in Morrison County, 8 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 1990. Recorded species include walleye, northern pike and crappie.

Details

DNR lake ID
49002500
County
Morrison
Surface area
339 acres
Maximum depth
8 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
339 acres, 100% of the lake
Shoreline
6.6 miles
Nearest town (DNR)
Vawter
Latest DNR fish survey
June 1990, population assessment
Surveys on record
2, since 1985
Game fish caught in the 1990 survey
yellow perch 46, northern pike 6, rock bass 5, walleye 3
Fish species recorded
crappie, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, walleye, yellow perch, and 7 other species
Platte River, Co Rd 256 Public Water Access Site
trailer launch, gravel ramp, 5 trailer spaces, run by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Rice/Skunk Lake Public Water Access Site
trailer launch, gravel ramp, 10 trailer spaces, run by DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife
Fish consumption
Follow the statewide guidelines; fish from this lake have not been tested
Size
100 to 499 acres
Deepest point
Under 15 feet
Public access
Yes

Sources

Survey catches show what DNR nets and electrofishing found on the survey date, not how the fishing is today. Check the current regulations and the Department of Health advice before you keep fish, and confirm access conditions before you tow a boat.