Rice

St. Louis County

Near Burntside Lake

DOW: 69018500

Northern PikeAverage · 28

A 34-acre lake near Burntside Lake in St. Louis County — best known for pike. Last surveyed 1986.

Fish Species (2)

Northern Pike

Average · 28

Below-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1986

Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.10 lbs

Catch rate: 2.5 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 5, 1986	2.50	-	2.10 lbs	Standard gill nets

Other species in this lake (1)

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

White Sucker

Excellent · 83

Above-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1986

Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.83 lbs

Catch rate: 2.3 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 5, 1986	2.25	-	1.83 lbs	Standard gill nets

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Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

Northern Pike

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Northeast zone

Angling: 2 (not more than 1 over 40" in possession. All from 30-40" must be immediatley released).

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

Northern Pike

Season: Nov 15, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Northeast zone

Darkhouse spearing: 2 (Not more than 1 over 26").

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

no limit

Biologist Notes

June 5, 1986Lake survey (1986) showed below average numbers of northern pike and white sucker. The northern pike were very thin and had no food in their guts. Gro…

Lake survey (1986) showed below average numbers of northern pike and white sucker. The northern pike were very thin and had no food in their guts. Growth seems poor and reproduction appears erratic

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Rice?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target 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 27 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 1986. 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?

No — Rice has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.