The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Rice Lake
Crow Wing County, Minnesota · about 2,190 acres (3.4 sq mi)
43°F water, calm this morning.
About Rice Lake
In Crow Wing County, Minnesota, Rice Lake covers about 2,190 acres.
It stretches about 7.7 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 38 miles. Its surface is about 1,200 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Brainerd, is about 1.6 miles southwest. The closest city is Saint Cloud, about 56 miles away.
- Size
- About 2,190 acres (3.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 38 miles
- End to end
- About 7.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,200 ft
- County
- Crow Wing County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 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 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. With the surface at 43°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- 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
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 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 7:15 am · sunset 4:45 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Rice Lake
- Brainerdabout 1.6 mi southwest
- Crosbyabout 4.1 mi northeast
- Baxterabout 5.4 mi southwest
- East Gull Lakeabout 8.4 mi west
- Saint Cloudnearest city, about 56 mi south
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Questions about Rice Lake
What fish are in Rice Lake?
Lakes like 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 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 Rice Lake?
About 2,190 acres, with about 38 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Rice Lake?
Brainerd is about 1.6 miles southwest; Crosby is about 4.1 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Rice Lake today?
The surface was about 43°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Rice Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
