Rice County Minnesota Fishing
27 documented fish species across 13 Rice County lakes.
Panfish
Catfish & Bullhead
Rice County Fishing Lakes
| Lake | Grade | Clarity | Max Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dudley Lake | D | 9 ft | 60 ft | 11 |
| Roberds Lake | F | 2.5 ft | 43 ft | 18 |
| Cedar Lake | F | 2 ft | 42 ft | 18 |
| Circle Lake | F | 1.5 ft | 14 ft | 18 |
| Fox Lake | F | 3 ft | 47 ft | 17 |
| Mazaska Lake | F | 2.5 ft | 50 ft | 17 |
| French Lake | F | 1.7 ft | 56 ft | 16 |
| Wells Lake | F | 2 ft | 4 ft | 15 |
| Hunt Lake | F | 3 ft | 27 ft | 18 |
| Cannon Lake | F | 4.1 ft | 15 ft | 17 |
| Cody Lake | F | 2 ft | 14 ft | 7 |
| Horseshoe Lake | NR | 2 ft | 26 ft | 13 |
| Shields Lake | NR | 2.5 ft | 42 ft | 17 |
Rice County water quality
DNR Survey Reports
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — WellsFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — UnionFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — ShieldsFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — RoberdsFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — MazaskaFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — HuntFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — HorseshoeFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — FoxFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — DudleyFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — CircleFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — CedarFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fish Stocking History — CedarFish Stocking History · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — CedarPublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fish Stocking History — CircleFish Stocking History · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — CirclePublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Aquatic Plant Report — Dudley (1388)Aquatic Plant Report · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fish Stocking History — FoxFish Stocking History · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — FoxPublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fish Stocking History — HorseshoeFish Stocking History · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — HorseshoePublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fish are in Rice County lakes?
Rice County, Minnesota has 27 documented fish species across 13 lakes, including Black Crappie, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Black Bullhead, Bowfin (Dogfish).
What is the best-graded fishing lake in Rice County?
Dudley Lake holds the highest water-quality grade (D) among Rice County lakes with a documented fishery.