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Rice Lake

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North Dakota, United States

5.0·12 catches

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Walleye

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Walleye

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Yellow perch

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Northern pike

31 in · 8 lb 5 oz

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Walleye

21 in · 3 lb 3 oz

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Northern pike

23 in · 2 lb

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General info

Rice Lake is a lake located in Emmons County, North Dakota, United States. It is most popular for fishing Northern pike, Walleye, and Yellow perch.

Location

46°02′45.6″N 100°04′46.7″W
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When are Northern Pike biting on Rice Lake?

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Fishing regulations at Rice Lake, ND

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in North Dakota can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Northern pike as of May 6th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Northern pike

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5
Possession limit = 10 northern pike No size limit.

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Regulations for

46°02′45.6″N 100°04′46.7″W
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FAQ about Rice Lake fishing

Rice Lake is a lake located in Emmons County, North Dakota, United States. Its coordinates are:
46°02′45.6″N 100°04′46.7″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Rice Lake by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in Rice Lake are:
  • Northern pike - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Walleye - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Yellow perch - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
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