Emmons County · lake · 883 acres
Rice Lake
Stocked 6× since 2025 · North Dakota Game and Fish Department
Rice Lake is a lake in Emmons County, North Dakota, stocked with Walleye — most recently on Jun 12, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from North Dakota Game and Fish Department; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Showers
89°
69°
18 mph
62%
Fri
Drizzle
88°
66°
12 mph
30%
Sat
Clear
96°
61°
14 mph
5%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 12 | Walleye | 51,300 | 1800/lb | |
| Jun 12 | Walleye | 30,750 | 1500/lb | |
| Jun 11 | Walleye | 30,600 | 1800/lb | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 20 | Walleye | 30,000 | 2500/lb | |
| Jun 17 | Walleye | 123,000 | 3000/lb | |
| May 27 | Walleye | 1,175,000 | ||
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Nearby waters
- Neuwsma Lake5.0 mi
- Senger Lake6.3 mi
- Roth Lake6.5 mi
- Baumgartner Lake10.5 mistocked May 22, 2025
- Schwahn Lake11.6 mi
- South Branch Beaver Creek14.6 mi
- Rohrich Dam15.6 mi
- Clear Creek15.3 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official ND regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Rice Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Rice Lake?+
Rice Lake is stocked with Walleye in Emmons County, North Dakota, most recently on Jun 12, 2026 by North Dakota Game and Fish Department. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Rice Lake get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2025, stocking at Rice Lake peaks in June. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Rice Lake?+
Yes — North Dakota requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Rice Lake?+
Rice Lake is a lake in Emmons County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: North Dakota Game and Fish Department · updated Jun 12, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.