Rice Lake spans both Dodge and Steele Counties in Minnesota, offering 145 acres of diverse fishing opportunities. This water body is managed primarily for Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch, with secondary management for Northern Pike. The lake connects to the Cannon River, which can help repopulate fish communities following periodic winterkills - a vulnerability the lake faces due to its characteristics. Following the harsh winter of 2013-14, Rice Lake experienced dissolved oxygen levels below 1.0 parts per million, resulting in at least a partial winterkill. The fish community has been rebuilding since then, with populations continuing to establish and size structures improving over time. The lake supports a variety of species and fishing methods, from motor trolling to ice fishing, making it accessible to anglers of all skill levels throughout the year.