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 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Rice Lake
Aitkin County, Minnesota · about 3,660 acres (5.7 sq mi)
42°F water, calm this morning.
About Rice Lake
Rice Lake spreads over about 3,660 acres in Aitkin County, Minnesota.
From end to end it runs about 3.6 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 10.5 miles. At about 1,220 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Aitkin, is about 14 miles west. Duluth, the nearest city, is about 61 miles east.
- Size
- About 3,660 acres (5.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10.5 miles
- End to end
- About 3.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,220 ft
- County
- Aitkin County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 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
Expect the usual Minnesota mix for a lake this size: 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 42°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- 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
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 2
- 3
- 4
3 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 7:12 am · sunset 4:42 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Rice Lake
- Aitkinabout 14 mi west
- Crosbyabout 26 mi west
- Moose Lakeabout 28 mi east
- Vinelandabout 29 mi southwest
- Duluthnearest city, about 61 mi east
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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 3,660 acres, with about 10.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Rice Lake?
Aitkin is about 14 miles west; Crosby is about 26 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Rice Lake today?
The surface was about 42°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.
