Walleye lake, Northern pike lake, Sunfish lake

Big Rice Lake

Public access

Big Rice Lake is a 2,030-acre lake in Cass County, 5 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 1989. Recorded species include walleye and northern pike.

Details

DNR lake ID
11007300
County
Cass
Surface area
2,030 acres
Maximum depth
5 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
2,030 acres, 100% of the lake
Shoreline
13.0 miles
Latest DNR fish survey
June 1989, population assessment
Game fish caught in the 1989 survey
northern pike 92, yellow perch 38, walleye 15, rock bass 4, pumpkinseed 4, bluegill 3
Fish species recorded
bluegill, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, walleye, yellow perch, and 2 other species
Big Rice Lake (W) Public Water Access Site
trailer launch, natural ramp, 4 trailer spaces, run by U.S. Forest Service
Big Rice Lake (E) Public Water Access Site
trailer launch, concrete slab ramp, 1 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
2,000 acres or more
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.

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