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Rice River Flowage

Lincoln & Oneida Counties, Wisconsin

Rice River Flowage is a reservoir on the Lincoln and Oneida county line near Nokomis. It holds muskie, walleye, pike, bass and panfish.

N1 mi
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Surface area764 acres
Max depth17 ft
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Muskellunge●●●○○

Big baits along weed edges and rock bars, best in fall.

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.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Smallmouth Bass●●●○○

Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.

Crappie●●●○○

Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.

Boat launches

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

  • Rice River Flowage Carry-InPublic
    Hwy Y at Camp Rice Point Road, Town of Nokomis. Gravel carry-in, 1 to 5 stalls, signed no boat launch.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 River Flowage 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

  • The site is carry-in only, so bring a light boat.
  • Max depth is 17 feet, so fish the edges and wood.
  • Shoreline is mostly undeveloped upland.

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