Rice Lake
About Rice Lake
Rice Lake is a 270-acre lake near Inguadona in Cass County, Minnesota. It reaches 30 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 4.2 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 11 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. Special fishing regulations apply to black and white crappie and sunfish, and they override the statewide limits. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 1990.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in.
Plan Your Visit to Rice Lake
- 270 acres, up to 30 feet deep, near Inguadona
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Special fishing regulations apply here and override the statewide limits
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 270 acres
- Max depth
- 30 ft
- Shoreline
- 4.2 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 193 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
No developed facilities on record. Plan to be self-sufficient.
Best For
- Ice fishing
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 11
- Game fish
- 8
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 1990
- Special regulations
- Yes
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- No
Special regulations on this lake
- Black and White Crappie, Sunfish: Daily limit five.
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rice Lake?
Rice Lake is in Cass County, Minnesota, near Inguadona. It covers 270 acres and reaches 30 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Rice Lake?
Rice Lake covers 270 acres with about 4.2 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 30 feet.
What fish can you catch at Rice Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and Rock Bass and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Rice Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Rice Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at 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.
Is Rice Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Rice Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
Are there special fishing regulations on Rice Lake?
Yes. Daily limit five.