Rice Lake (Houghton County)

Houghton County, Michigan

Rice Lake is in Houghton County in the Keweenaw area of the Upper Peninsula. It is a large, shallow lake with a public boat ramp.

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Surface area679 acres

Max depth9 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Rice Lake boat rampRamp
Public boat ramp listed by the Michigan DNR.Directions ↗
More public accessPublic
See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Rice Lake (Houghton County) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Michigan Department of Natural Resources ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

The lake is only about 9 feet deep, so use a boat that handles shallow water.
Wind can stir up a shallow lake this size, so check the forecast.
Ask locally what is biting before you plan a trip.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.