Rice

Cass County

Near Inguadona

DOW: 11016200

PumpkinseedGood · 71Yellow PerchGood · 55Rock BassGood · 51

A 270-acre lake near Inguadona in Cass County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1990.

Fish Species (12)

Pumpkinseed

Good · 71

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.19 lbs

Catch rate: 8.3 per trap net · typical 1.5–9.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 31, 1990	6.50	-	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 31, 1990	8.33	-	0.19 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Good · 55

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.14 lbs

Catch rate: 14.5 per gill net · typical 3.7–28.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 31, 1990	0.17	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 31, 1990	14.50	-	0.14 lbs	Standard gill nets

Rock Bass

Good · 51

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.33 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net · typical 0.3–1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 31, 1990	0.75	-	0.63 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 31, 1990	0.50	-	0.33 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Good · 50

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.18 lbs

Catch rate: 10.5 per trap net · typical 5.9–43.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 31, 1990	3.25	-	0.23 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 31, 1990	10.50	-	0.18 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Average · 48

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.45 lbs

Catch rate: 7.5 per gill net · typical 2.3–9.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 31, 1990	7.50	-	1.45 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 31, 1990	0.50	-	1.13 lbs	Standard trap nets

Walleye

Average · 45

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.60 lbs

Catch rate: 1.3 per gill net · typical 1.2–5.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 31, 1990	1.25	-	1.60 lbs	Standard gill nets

Largemouth Bass

Average · 45

Average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.50 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per gill net · typical 0.3–1.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 31, 1990	0.25	-	0.50 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 31, 1990	0.83	-	0.58 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Average · 26

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per gill net · typical 0.8–8.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 31, 1990	0.25	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets

Other species in this lake (4)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

Black Bullhead

Good · 50

Average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.49 lbs

Catch rate: 12.8 per gill net · typical 3.1–47.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 31, 1990	12.75	-	0.49 lbs	Standard gill nets

White Sucker

Average · 43

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.75 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 0.5–3.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 31, 1990	0.50	-	1.75 lbs	Standard gill nets

Brown Bullhead

Average · 38

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.70 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per trap net · typical 0.6–5.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 31, 1990	0.33	-	0.70 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 31, 1990	15.75	-	0.57 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Bullhead

Average · 35

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.70 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per trap net · typical 2.4–9.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 31, 1990	3.75	-	0.43 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 31, 1990	1.00	-	0.70 lbs	Standard trap nets

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Fishing Regulations

Special regulations on this lake

DNR special regulations override the statewide limits.

Black and White Crappie and Sunfish
Including connected Inguadona
Daily limit five.

Statewide limits

Statewide limits — apply unless a special regulation above overrides them.

Walleye and Sauger

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

6 combined, not more than one walleye over 20"

Northern Pike

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Angling: 10 (not more than 2 over 26". All from 22-26" must be immediatley released).

Largemouth Bass

Season: Mar 1, 2026 – May 22, 2026

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

Catch-and-release only

Largemouth Bass

Season: May 23, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth (when smallmouth season is open)

Overridden on this lake — see special regulation above.

Crappie

10 combined total

Overridden on this lake — see special regulation above.

Sunfish

20 combined total

Perch

20 daily and 40 in possession

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

Northern Pike

Season: Nov 15, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Darkhouse spearing: 10 (only 1 between 22-26" and 1 over 26"; or, only 2 over 26").

Rock Bass

Bowfin, buffalo, carp, carpsuckers, freshwater drum, goldeneye, redhorse, and suckers

no limit

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

July 31, 1990Rice Lake consists of two basins of approximately equal size; maximum depths in each basin are 6 feet and 30 feet.The northern pike gillnet catch was…

Rice Lake consists of two basins of approximately equal size; maximum depths in each basin are 6 feet and 30 feet.The northern pike gillnet catch was 7.5. Most of the fish sampled were less than 20 inches long. Their growth rate approximates the statewide average growth rate.Gillnet catches of bullheads (3 species) are fairly high. Most of the fish sampled ranged in length from 8 to 12 inches.The bluegill trapnet catch is lower than what occurs in most area lakes. Quality indices are good (PSD = 38; RSD-7 = 17; RSD-8 = 8). The growth rate for bluegill is fast for this area (4 year old fish averages 6.25 inches long).Presumably, due to the types of sampling gear used, few largemouth bass or black crappie were sampled. Night electrofishing should be conducted to better assess those populations.Walleye are present, probably due to the fact that the Boy River flows through Rice Lake.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Rice?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Rock Bass, Bluegill, and Northern Pike in Rice. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Rice?

We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Rice. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.

How deep is Rice?

Rice has a maximum depth of 30 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Rice last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Rice is from 1990. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Rice have any invasive species?

No invasive species are on record for Rice in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.

Are there special fishing regulations on Rice?

Yes — the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations list 1 special rule for Rice, covering black and white crappie and sunfish. Special regulations override the statewide limits; see the fishing regulations section on this page. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.