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type: compare
title: "Bass Lake vs Rice Lake"
county: "Faribault"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/bass-lake-vs-rice-lake
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# Bass Lake vs Rice Lake

Two of the top-scoring lakes in Faribault County, Minnesota, side by side.

| | [Bass Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/faribault-county/bass-lake) | [Rice Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/faribault-county/rice-lake) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lake Score | 50/100 | 48/100 |
| Nearest town | Delavan | Wells |
| Surface area | 199 acres | 266 acres |
| Max depth | 20 ft | 4 ft |
| Shoreline | 2.1 mi | 4 mi |
| Water clarity | 4.8 ft | — |
| Public access | 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth) | 1 public boat launch (concrete) |
| Fish species | 15 | 5 |
| Game fish | Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, White Crappie | Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, Black Bullhead, Green Sunfish |
| Stocked | Yes | Yes |
| Special regulations | No | No |
| Swim beach | No | No |
| Camping | No | Yes |
| Invasive species | Eurasian watermilfoil | None listed |

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/bass-lake-vs-rice-lake)*