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 1 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Rice Lake
Emmons County, North Dakota · about 1,030 acres (1.6 sq mi)
37°F water, windy Friday (18 mph SE).
About Rice Lake
Rice Lake spreads over about 1,030 acres in Emmons County, North Dakota.
It stretches about 2.5 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 7.1 miles. At about 1,800 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Linton, is about 16 miles northwest. The closest city is Bismarck, about 62 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,030 acres (1.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7.1 miles
- End to end
- About 2.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,800 ft
- County
- Emmons County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 7:00 am – 9:00 am bestsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 5:15 pmsunset, moon overhead · wind 18 mph
Saturday Slow
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 23 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 North Dakota 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 37°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- 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
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
1 more spot 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 7:38 am · sunset 5:10 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Rice Lake
- Lintonabout 16 mi northwest
- Mound Cityabout 21 mi south
- Fort Yatesabout 26 mi west
- Bismarcknearest city, about 62 mi northwest
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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 1,030 acres, with about 7.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Rice Lake?
Linton is about 16 miles northwest; Mound City is about 21 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Rice Lake today?
The surface was about 37°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.
