Little Rice

Itasca County

Near Bass Brook (subdivision)

DOW: 31071600

Black CrappieExcellent · 90PumpkinseedGood · 73Yellow PerchGood · 71

A 139-acre lake near Bass Brook (subdivision) in Itasca County — best known for panfish and bass. Last surveyed 1977.

Fish Species (12)

Black Crappie

Excellent · 90

Above-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.76 lbs

Catch rate: 6.3 per gill net · typical 0.6–3.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 1, 1977	6.33	-	0.76 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Good · 73

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.39 lbs

Catch rate: 3.8 per trap net · typical 2–8.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 1, 1977	5.00	-	0.37 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 1, 1977	3.75	-	0.39 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Good · 71

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.17 lbs

Catch rate: 47.0 per gill net · typical 3.4–43.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 1, 1977	2.50	-	0.15 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 1, 1977	47.00	-	0.17 lbs	Standard gill nets

Bluegill

Good · 61

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.32 lbs

Catch rate: 6.8 per trap net · typical 6.1–46.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 1, 1977	6.75	-	0.32 lbs	Standard trap nets

Rock Bass

Good · 51

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.33 lbs

Catch rate: 0.75 per trap net · typical 0.5–1.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 1, 1977	0.75	-	0.33 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.25 lbs

Catch rate: 0.67 per gill net · typical 0.3–1.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 1, 1977	0.67	-	1.25 lbs	Standard gill nets

Walleye

Average · 34

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.27 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net · typical 1.3–5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 1, 1977	1.00	-	1.27 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Average · 33

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.28 lbs

Catch rate: 3.0 per gill net · typical 3.5–10.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 1, 1977	3.00	-	1.28 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 1, 1977	1.50	-	1.00 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (4)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

White Sucker

Good · 62

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

3.25 lbs

Catch rate: 0.67 per gill net · typical 0.5–2.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 1, 1977	0.67	-	3.25 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Bullhead

Average · 48

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.58 lbs

Catch rate: 3.0 per trap net · typical 1.3–9.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 1, 1977	1.67	-	0.80 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 1, 1977	3.00	-	0.58 lbs	Standard trap nets

Brown Bullhead

Average · 46

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.55 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per trap net · typical 0.4–2.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 1, 1977	1.00	-	0.55 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 1, 1977	6.00	-	0.64 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Bullhead

Average · 34

Small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.34 lbs

Catch rate: 62.0 per gill net · typical 0.8–7.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 1, 1977	62.00	-	0.34 lbs	Standard gill nets

Biologist Notes

August 1, 1977Bullhead and Perch populations considerably above state and local medians. All other fsh pop. with- in normal limits for this type of lake.

Bullhead and Perch populations considerably above state and local medians. All other fsh pop. with- in normal limits for this type of lake.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Little Rice?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Black Crappie, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Bluegill, and Rock Bass in Little Rice. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Little Rice?

We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Little Rice. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.

How deep is Little Rice?

Little Rice has a maximum depth of 32 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Little Rice last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Little Rice is from 1977. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.