Rice Lake Fishing Map — 3 ft Deep, Spots (WI)

Target species

Species from state lake data, resolved by location. These species come from the Wisconsin DNR's own per-lake fish listing. Where the DNR reports a group rather than a species — “panfish”, “catfish”, “trout” — the specific species are resolved from Wisconsin's fish distribution by this lake's location, depth and habitat, so those are an informed estimate, not a per-species survey. The named gamefish (walleye, musky, bass, pike, sturgeon…) are the DNR's own listing. (The depth chart is a computer-generated estimate from the lake's real shoreline and the DNR's maximum depth — not measured contours.) How we estimate species →

Recommendations come from depth structure and seasonal species behavior. Treat them as a starting point, not a guarantee. Contours on this water are approximations. Never use for navigation. Always check local regulations.

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Fishing Rice Lake: what the data says

121-acre lake near Wisconsin. The lake tops out around 3 ft. The contours are modeled from the water's real shoreline and maximum depth. Treat them as a rough guide, and never use them for navigation. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.

Yellow Perch fishing at Rice Lake

Spring yellow perch on Rice Lake hold shallow, usually 1 to 3 ft. Summer fish stay in 1 to 3 ft, and winter fish hold in 1 to 3 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Shallow bay flat: a weed flat around 3 ft that scores prime in spring. Best bite is early morning. Summer baits: a drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm gets it done.

Season	Depth	Best window	Go-to baits
Spring	1 to 3 ft	midday & dawn	Small jig + curly tail, Perch-pattern micro crank
Summer	1 to 3 ft	dawn	Drop-shot micro plastics, Small spoon tipped with worm
Fall	1 to 3 ft	midday	Jigging spoon (small), Perch rig / spreader
Winter	1 to 3 ft	midday & dawn	Tungsten jig + spikes, Rattle spoon (small)

Crappie fishing at Rice Lake

In spring, crappie run shallow here, mostly 1 to 3 ft. Summer fish stay in 1 to 3 ft, and winter fish hold in 1 to 3 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 3 ft, rated prime for winter crappie. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Tie on a jig trolled/spider-rigged or a small crankbait (trolled) and you're in the game.

Season	Depth	Best window	Go-to baits
Spring	1 to 3 ft	midday & dawn	1/16 oz jig + tube, Curly-tail grub
Summer	1 to 3 ft	dawn & dusk	Jig trolled/spider-rigged, Small crankbait (trolled)
Fall	1 to 3 ft	dawn	Jig + minnow combo, Small swimbait (1.5-2")
Winter	1 to 3 ft	midday	Tungsten jig + soft plastic, Tiny jigging spoon

Bluegill fishing at Rice Lake

Start shallow in spring: bluegill sit in 1 to 3 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 1 to 3 ft, and winter fish hold in 1 to 3 ft. Shallow bay flat is the standout, a weed flat at roughly 3 ft, rated prime for spring bluegill. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A small sponge spider (fly) or a micro tube jig covers the summer program.

Season	Depth	Best window	Go-to baits
Spring	1 to 3 ft	midday & dusk	1/32 oz jig + micro plastic, Tiny popper (evenings)
Summer	1 to 3 ft	dawn & dusk	Small sponge spider (fly), Micro tube jig
Fall	1 to 3 ft	midday	Micro jig + waxworm, Small spoon tipped
Winter	1 to 3 ft	midday	Tungsten ice jig + plastic, Tiny spoon

Pumpkinseed fishing at Rice Lake

Start shallow in spring: pumpkinseed sit in 1 to 3 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 1 to 3 ft, and winter fish hold in 1 to 3 ft. The spot to know is Shallow bay flat, a weed flat in about 3 ft of water that rates prime for pumpkinseed in spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in the evening and early morning. Tie on a micro tube or a sponge spider (fly) and you're in the game.

Season	Depth	Best window	Go-to baits
Spring	1 to 3 ft	midday & dusk	Micro jig under a float, Tiny beetle-spin
Summer	1 to 3 ft	dusk & dawn	Micro tube, Sponge spider (fly)
Fall	1 to 3 ft	dusk & dawn	Micro jig + waxworm, Small spoon tipped
Winter	1 to 3 ft	dawn	Tungsten ice jig + plastic, Tiny spoon

Notable structure

Main-lake point: point, around 3 ft
Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Deep basin: deep basin, around 3 ft
Break off the point: drop-off, around 1 ft

Common questions

How deep is Rice Lake?

Rice Lake is about 3 ft at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.

What fish are in Rice Lake?

Anglers target crappie, bluegill, yellow perch, pumpkinseed on Rice Lake. These come from the Wisconsin DNR's per-lake fish listing; where the DNR lists a group (panfish, catfish, trout) the specific species are resolved from Wisconsin's fish distribution by the lake's location, depth and habitat.

Where is the best fishing spot on Rice Lake?

Shallow bay flat is the top-rated area: a weed flat in about 3 ft of water that rates prime for yellow perch in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.

When is the best time to fish Rice Lake?

For yellow perch, the summer bite is best in early morning. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.

Nearby waters

One Stone Lake · Columbus Lake · Thunder Lake · Long Lake · Clearwater Lake · Minnow Lake

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