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Rice Lake (Aitkin County)

Aitkin County, Minnesota

Rice Lake (Aitkin County) covers about 3,684 acres in Aitkin County, near Thor. The Minnesota DNR lists a maximum depth of 4 ft. DNR fish surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike and Yellow Perch, among other species.

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Surface area3,684 acres
Max depth4 ft
Shoreline11 mi
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Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Walleye●●●○○

Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.

Northern Pike●●●○○

Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.

Yellow Perch●●●○○

Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.

Boat launches

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

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    See the MN DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

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

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

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

  • Maximum depth is only about 4 ft, so it warms quickly and wind stirs it up fast.
  • Check the MN DNR LakeFinder page for the latest survey, map and regulations.
  • Minnesota law requires you to clean, drain and dry your boat and gear to stop invasive species.

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