Rice Lake (Burnett County)

Burnett County, Wisconsin

Rice Lake is a 329 acre very shallow lake in Burnett County, Wisconsin. It is known for panfish, largemouth bass and northern pike.

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Surface area329 acres

Max depth9 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Common per WDNR

Northern Pike●●●○○

Common per WDNR

Bluegill●●●○○

Panfish are common

Muskellunge●●○○○

Present

Walleye●●○○○

Present

Boat launches

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

Public boat landingRamp
One public boat landing.Directions ↗
More public accessPublic
See the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Rice Lake (Burnett County) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Wisconsin DNR before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

Max depth is only 9 feet, so use light tackle in the shallows.
Expect heavy weeds and use weedless lures.
Check the sign at the landing for local rules.

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