Walleye lake, Northern pike lake

Rice Lake

Rice Lake is a 3,684-acre lake in Aitkin County, 5 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 2019. Recorded species include walleye and northern pike.

Details

DNR lake ID
01006700
County
Aitkin
Surface area
3,684 acres
Maximum depth
5 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
3,699 acres, 100% of the lake
Shoreline
10.5 miles
Average water clarity
4.0 feet (Secchi disk, 1 readings)
Nearest town (DNR)
Thor
Latest DNR fish survey
May 2019, standard survey
Game fish caught in the 2019 survey
northern pike 16, yellow perch 5, walleye 3
Fish species recorded
northern pike, walleye, yellow perch, and 4 other species
Fish consumption
Follow the statewide guidelines; fish from this lake have not been tested
Size
2,000 acres or more
Deepest point
Under 15 feet

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.

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