Best Lakes in Rice County
The top 15 of 17 lakes in Rice County, Minnesota, by Lake Score.
1.Roberds Lake
62 out of 100 Lake ScoreRice · Shieldsville632 acres
632 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
2.Shields Lake
59 out of 100 Lake ScoreRice · Shieldsville940 acres
940 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
3.Cedar Lake
58 out of 100 Lake ScoreRice · Warsaw902 acres
902 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
4.Cannon Lake
56 out of 100 Lake ScoreRice · Faribault1,593 acres
1,593 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
5.Dudley Lake
56 out of 100 Lake ScoreRice · Faribault128 acres
128 acres · Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass
6.Mazaska Lake
54 out of 100 Lake ScoreRice · Shieldsville688 acres
688 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
7.French Lake
53 out of 100 Lake ScoreRice · Faribault876 acres
876 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
8.Circle Lake
53 out of 100 Lake ScoreRice · Lonsdale838 acres
838 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
9.Fox Lake
53 out of 100 Lake ScoreRice · Millersburg312 acres
312 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
10.Caron Lake
49 out of 100 Lake ScoreRice · Kilkenny319 acres
319 acres · Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass
11.Hunt Lake
48 out of 100 Lake ScoreRice · Shieldsville176 acres
176 acres · Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass
12.Wells Lake
47 out of 100 Lake ScoreRice · Faribault677 acres
677 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
13.Lower Sakatah Lake
44 out of 100 Lake ScoreRice · Morristown372 acres
372 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
14.Cody Lake
41 out of 100 Lake ScoreRice · Wheatland259 acres
259 acres · Walleye, Black Crappie
15.Union Lake
31 out of 100 Lake ScoreRice · Little Chicago397 acres
397 acres
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best lake in Rice County?
Roberds Lake has the highest Lake Score in Rice County at 62 out of 100, followed by Shields Lake and Cedar Lake. The score combines public access, the fishery, size, clarity and amenities.