What Fish Are in Big Rice Lake?
Big Rice Lake in Beltrami County, Minnesota has 14 documented fish species: black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), brown bullhead, greater redhorse, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. The lake has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring.
All Documented Species
Game Fish & Panfish in Big Rice Lake
Big Rice Lake supports 5 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye. With a water-quality readings of — and a maximum depth of 13 feet across 642 acres, the lake offers conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Clarity | 5.7 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 13 ft |
| Surface Area | 642 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 14 |
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