Rice Lake

Rice Lake near 44.0455, -93.8786 is a reservoir in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. Rice Lake covers about 255 acres, reaches a recorded 4 feet and holds about 1,000 acre-feet.

How the Size and Shape of Rice Lake Affect Fishing

Rice Lake has an old channel, incoming water and quiet coves, and small water-level changes can move fish from the bank to the first drop.

Fish and Baits at Rice Lake

A reliable current fish list was not found for Rice Lake, so it would be wrong to promise a certain species without better proof.

How the Seasons Change Rice Lake

Spring around Rice Lake is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is best early or late around weeds, shade and the few deeper holes. Fall around Rice Lake can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

A Simple Plan for Fishing Rice Lake

On a first trip to Rice Lake, check incoming water, one bend in the old channel and a point near deep water with a moving lure, then slow down with a jig or worm where you get a bite.

Useful Tackle for Rice Lake

A medium spinning rod with 8- to 10-pound line handles most jigs, worms and small lures at Rice Lake, while a medium-heavy rod is better for bass jigs and heavier bottom rigs.

Rice Lake FAQs

Where should an angler start on the 255-acre Rice Lake?

At Rice Lake, pick one cove and the closest point or drop into deep water, then fish that small area well before making a long move.

Should anglers fish the 4-foot deep end of Rice Lake?

Not every trip. A better place at Rice Lake is where a point, drop-off or group of baitfish gives the fish a reason to stop.

What does the 1,000 acre-foot storage figure mean at Rice Lake?

At Rice Lake, it shows that a lot of the water sits away from the bank and around the old channel or deep end.