The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lower Rice Lake
Clearwater County, Minnesota · about 1,810 acres (2.8 sq mi)
35°F water, calm this morning.
About Lower Rice Lake
Lower Rice Lake is a lake in Clearwater County, Minnesota, covering about 1,810 acres.
From end to end it runs about 4 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 10.2 miles. The water sits about 1,450 ft above sea level. Bagley lies about 10 miles to the north. The closest city is Fargo, about 69 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,810 acres (2.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10.2 miles
- End to end
- About 4 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,450 ft
- County
- Clearwater County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like Lower Rice Lake in Minnesota usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 35°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairWalleye
Cold. Slow jigs on deep structure.
- FairNorthern pike
Cold. Slow baits near weed edges and drop-offs.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- FairYellow perch
Cold. Deep schools; small jigs or minnows.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:23 am · sunset 4:47 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lower Rice Lake
- Bagleyabout 10 mi north
- Fosstonabout 18 mi northwest
- Mahnomenabout 23 mi west
- Bemidjiabout 28 mi east
- Fargonearest city, about 69 mi southwest
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Questions about Lower Rice Lake
What fish are in Lower Rice Lake?
Lakes like Lower Rice Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lower Rice Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Lower Rice Lake?
About 1,810 acres, with about 10.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lower Rice Lake?
Bagley is about 10 miles north; Fosston is about 18 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Lower Rice Lake today?
The surface was about 35°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lower Rice Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
