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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Rice is best for
DNR data
MuskyCommon · stocked7.7
LargemouthCommon6.7
Northern pikeCommon6.7
WalleyePresent4.8
BluegillPanfish, present4.2
PerchPanfish, present4.2
CrappiePanfish, present4.2How we rate
Start from how common the DNR says the fish is (abundant 7.5, common 6, present 3.5). Add 1 if the DNR stocked it in the last 5 years, 0.6 for walleye in two-story or complex lakes, and up to 0.9 for lake size. The DNR counts bluegill, perch and crappie together as panfish, so they share a score.
Depth map
Wisconsin DNRThe DNR drew Rice on 2 sheets.
Tap a map to zoom. Pinch or scroll to zoom in, drag to move.
Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-07| Walleye | 15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Musky | 50" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open water | Open |
| Northern pike | No size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
 Bass | 14" min · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
6 public- Access at East Side Of Lake Near 20 1/4 AveDirections
- Access at W Side Of Lake At End Of 20 1/2 20 1/4 StDirections
- Access at S Side Of Lake Off E Orchard Beach LnDirections
- Access at E Side Of Lake Off Zabel RdDirections
- Rice Lake -- AccessDirections
- Access at Stein AvenueDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2024 | 1,233 muskellunge large fingerling, 13.4" |
| 2021 | 423 muskellunge large fingerling, 13.3" |
| 2019 | 1,149 muskellunge large fingerling, 12.6" |
| 2017 | 282 muskellunge large fingerling, 12.8" |
| 2015 | 1,475 muskellunge large fingerling, 12.3" |
The DNR has 18 fish surveys on file for this lake.
Before you go
DNRThis is health advice about eating fish, from the DNR. It is not how many you can catch or keep. Catch limits are in Rules.
Eat any amount Bluegill and Sunfish, Bullheads, Crappies, Inland Trout, Yellow Perch
Up to 1 meal a week Bass, Catfish, Pike, Walleye, All Other Species and Sizes
Up to 1 meal a month Muskies
Statewide advice; no lake-specific advisory. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsChinese Mystery Snail · Curly-Leaf Pondweed · Hybrid Eurasian / Northern Water-Milfoil · Japanese Mystery Snail · Yellow Iris
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Rice
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Catches & reportsLakes near Rice
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stump LakeBarron | 2.2 | 129 | 7 ft |
| Lake MontanisBarron | 2.3 | 200 | 14 ft |
| Moon LakeBarron | 2.4 | 84 | 5 ft |
| Tuscobia LakeBarron | 3.5 | 190 | 25 ft |
| Lake DesairBarron | 3.7 | 81 | 33 ft |
| Cameron FlowageBarron | 6.5 | 72 | 9 ft |
| Chain LakeBarron | 8.4 | 107 | 19 ft |
| Lower Devils LakeBarron | 8.4 | 162 | 26 ft |
Rice questions
How deep is Rice Lake?
Rice Lake is 19 feet at its deepest, and 9 feet deep on average. It covers 859 acres.
What fish are in Rice Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists musky (common), largemouth bass (common), northern pike (common), panfish (present) and walleye (present).
Where is the boat launch on Rice Lake?
There are 6 public launches: Access at East Side Of Lake Near 20 1/4 Ave, Access at W Side Of Lake At End Of 20 1/2 20 1/4 St, Access at S Side Of Lake Off E Orchard Beach Ln, Access at E Side Of Lake Off Zabel Rd, Rice Lake -- Access and Access at Stein Avenue.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Rice Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Rice Lake?
15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Rice Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2024 the DNR and partners stocked 1,233 muskellunge (large fingerling).
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Sources: Wisconsin DNR (lake facts, species, rules, stocking, consumption advice, survey map), National Weather Service (forecast). Sun and moon computed for the lake's location. Best times are a model of light and moon, not a promise. Checked 2026-10-07.