Rice Lake fishing

Rice Lake fishing: not stocked since October 17, 1991. It was stocked with Tiger Muskie. Also recorded: Walleye. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night as the active times.

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Last stocked
October 17, 1991
· Tiger Muskie
Plants on record
13
Since 1979
Species stocked
1 (+1 also recorded)
Surface acres
654.1

Fish at Rice Lake

1 stocked · 1 confirmed present

Tiger Muskie Stocked · 13 plants · last October 17, 1991

Last stocked October 17, 1991 · 13 plants

Tiger Muskie species guide

How Rice Lake is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

About 40 reported fish per acre, 8th most of 10 lakes in Houghton County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 1979

2,700

Fish stocked in 1980

2,700

Fish stocked in 1981

2,700

Fish stocked in 1982

2,600

Fish stocked in 1983

1,350

Fish stocked in 1984

1,870

Fish stocked in 1985

1,000

Fish stocked in 1986

1,350

Fish stocked in 1987

1,600

Fish stocked in 1988

1,350

Fish stocked in 1989

2,700

Fish stocked in 1990

1,750

Fish stocked in 1991

2,700

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
October 17, 1991Tiger Muskie2,700–report
September 27, 1990Tiger Muskie1,750–report
August 22, 1989Tiger Muskie2,700–report
October 5, 1988Tiger Muskie1,350–report
October 5, 1987Tiger Muskie1,600–report
September 17, 1986Tiger Muskie1,350–report
October 2, 1985Tiger Muskie1,000–report
August 27, 1984Tiger Muskie1,870–report
August 4, 1983Tiger Muskie1,350–report
August 3, 1982Tiger Muskie2,600–report
August 26, 1981Tiger Muskie2,700–report
July 24, 1980Tiger Muskie2,700–report
July 19, 1979Tiger Muskie2,700–report

Access and facts

Nearest town
Lake Linden
Facilities
restrooms, dock

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you go.

Nearest lakes

Torch Lake 6.5 mi last stocked April 25, 1988 Portage Lake 12.1 mi last stocked July 1, 2025 Lake Gratiot 15.2 mi last stocked May 15, 2008 Lac La Belle 19.5 mi last stocked June 23, 2026 Eliza Lake 20.5 mi last stocked May 21, 2001

Common questions

What fish are at Rice Lake?

Fishing Rice Lake usually means Tiger Muskie. All 13 plants on record are Tiger Muskie. Tiger Muskie was last stocked October 17, 1991. Walleye is recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Rice Lake stocked?

Not stocked since October 17, 1991. About 40 reported fish per acre, 8th most of 10 lakes in Houghton County with both a fish count and a surface area.

How do you get on Rice Lake?

The nearest town is Lake Linden. Facilities include restrooms and dock.

Which lakes near Rice Lake were stocked more recently?

Portage Lake (12.1 mi), Lake Gratiot (15.2 mi), Lac La Belle (19.5 mi), and Eliza Lake (20.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Lake Gratiot is also stocked with Tiger Muskie and Lac La Belle is also stocked with Tiger Muskie.

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