Big Rice Lake
About Big Rice Lake
Big Rice Lake is a 2,030-acre lake near Remer in Cass County, Minnesota. It reaches 5 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 13 miles of shoreline.
The DNR has no fish survey on file for this lake, so treat any fishing as exploratory.
There is one public boat launch.
Plan Your Visit to Big Rice Lake
- 2,030 acres, up to 5 feet deep, near Remer
- 1 public boat launch
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 2,030 acres
- Max depth
- 5 ft
- Shoreline
- 13 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 2,030 acres
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
- 1 public boat launch
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Activities
Amenities
Fish Species
Plan your trip to Big Rice Lake
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Big Rice Lake?
Big Rice Lake is in Cass County, Minnesota, near Remer. It covers 2,030 acres and reaches 5 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Big Rice Lake?
Big Rice Lake covers 2,030 acres with about 13 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 5 feet.
What fish can you catch at Big Rice Lake?
The DNR has no fish survey on file for Big Rice Lake.
Is there a public boat launch on Big Rice Lake?
Yes. Big Rice Lake has 1 public boat launch. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Big Rice Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Big Rice Lake. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.