Rice County Minnesota Fishing
27 documented fish species across 13 graded Rice County lakes.
Panfish
Catfish & Bullhead
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Rice County Fishing Lakes
| Lake | Grade | Clarity | Max Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dudley Lake | C | 9 ft | 60 ft | 11 |
| Cedar Lake | D | 2 ft | 42 ft | 18 |
| Fox Lake | D | 3 ft | 47 ft | 17 |
| Cannon Lake | D | 4.1 ft | 15 ft | 17 |
| Horseshoe Lake | F | 2 ft | 26 ft | 13 |
| Roberds Lake | F | 2.5 ft | 43 ft | 18 |
| Circle Lake | F | 1.5 ft | 14 ft | 18 |
| Shields Lake | F | 2.5 ft | 42 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 |
| Cody Lake | F | 2 ft | 14 ft | 7 |
DNR Survey Reports
- Wells Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Union Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Shields Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Roberds Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Mazaska Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Hunt Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Horseshoe Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Fox Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Dudley Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Circle Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Cedar Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Cedar Lake — Fish Stocking History
- Cedar Lake — Public Water Access Sites
- Circle Lake — Fish Stocking History
- Circle Lake — Public Water Access Sites
- Dudley Lake — Aquatic Plant Report
- Fox Lake — Fish Stocking History
- Fox Lake — Public Water Access Sites
- Horseshoe Lake — Fish Stocking History
- Horseshoe Lake — Public Water Access Sites
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fish are in Rice County lakes?
Rice County, Minnesota has 27 documented fish species across 13 graded 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 (C) among Rice County lakes with a documented fishery.