Little Rice

Itasca County

Near Bass Brook (subdivision)

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Black CrappieExcellent · 90PumpkinseedGood · 73Yellow PerchGood · 71

A 139-acre lake near Bass Brook (subdivision) in Itasca County — best known for panfish and bass. Last surveyed 1977.

Fish Species (12)

Black Crappie

Excellent · 90

Above-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.76 lbs

Catch rate: 6.3 per gill net · typical 0.6–3.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 1, 1977	6.33	-	0.76 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Good · 73

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.39 lbs

Catch rate: 3.8 per trap net · typical 2–8.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 1, 1977	5.00	-	0.37 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 1, 1977	3.75	-	0.39 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Good · 71

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.17 lbs

Catch rate: 47.0 per gill net · typical 3.4–43.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 1, 1977	2.50	-	0.15 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 1, 1977	47.00	-	0.17 lbs	Standard gill nets

Bluegill

Good · 61

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.32 lbs

Catch rate: 6.8 per trap net · typical 6.1–46.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 1, 1977	6.75	-	0.32 lbs	Standard trap nets

Rock Bass

Good · 51

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.33 lbs

Catch rate: 0.75 per trap net · typical 0.5–1.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 1, 1977	0.75	-	0.33 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.25 lbs

Catch rate: 0.67 per gill net · typical 0.3–1.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 1, 1977	0.67	-	1.25 lbs	Standard gill nets

Walleye

Average · 34

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.27 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net · typical 1.3–5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 1, 1977	1.00	-	1.27 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Average · 33

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.28 lbs

Catch rate: 3.0 per gill net · typical 3.5–10.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 1, 1977	3.00	-	1.28 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 1, 1977	1.50	-	1.00 lbs	Standard trap 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.

White Sucker

Good · 62

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

3.25 lbs

Catch rate: 0.67 per gill net · typical 0.5–2.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 1, 1977	0.67	-	3.25 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Bullhead

Average · 48

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.58 lbs

Catch rate: 3.0 per trap net · typical 1.3–9.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 1, 1977	1.67	-	0.80 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 1, 1977	3.00	-	0.58 lbs	Standard trap nets

Brown Bullhead

Average · 46

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.55 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per trap net · typical 0.4–2.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 1, 1977	1.00	-	0.55 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 1, 1977	6.00	-	0.64 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Bullhead

Average · 34

Small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.34 lbs

Catch rate: 62.0 per gill net · typical 0.8–7.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 1, 1977	62.00	-	0.34 lbs	Standard gill nets

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Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

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)

Crappie

10 combined total

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

August 1, 1977Bullhead and Perch populations considerably above state and local medians. All other fsh pop. with- in normal limits for this type of lake.

Bullhead and Perch populations considerably above state and local medians. All other fsh pop. with- in normal limits for this type of lake.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Little Rice?

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

Is there public access at Little Rice?

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

How deep is Little Rice?

Little Rice has a maximum depth of 32 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Little Rice last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Little Rice is from 1977. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Little Rice have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Little Rice?

No — Little Rice has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide crappie limit is: 10 combined total. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.