lake in Ontario, CAN
A fertile southern Kawartha lake near Peterborough, Rice Lake is a walleye and largemouth bass hotspot that also gives up big black crappie and muskellunge. Located in Ontario Fisheries Management Zone (FMZ) 17.
Rice Lake is a lake in Ontario, CAN, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing Rice Lake can target species including Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, and Walleye. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Rice Lake.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Rice Lake. A fishing license is required across most of CAN, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at Rice Lake:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Rice Lake:
Anglers at Rice Lake can target species including Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, and Walleye. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of CAN. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for Rice Lake before you cast a line.
Rice Lake is a lake in Ontario, CAN, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.