Big Rice Lake
Cass County, Minnesota, near Remer. DNR lake ID 11007300.
Big Rice Lake is a 2,030-acre lake in Cass County, Minnesota, near Remer. Its deepest point reaches 5 ft, and about 100% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 4.4 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 11007300 |
|---|---|
| County | Cass County, near Remer |
| Surface area | 2,030 acres |
| Maximum depth | 5 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 100% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 4.4 ft through 2025 (satellite estimate) |
| Invasive species | Not on DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026) |
| Public water accesses | 2 |
Water quality
Summer averages from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring through 2025: clarity 4.4 ft.
Fishing on Big Rice Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 1989 (37 years ago). Catch per net is compared with the DNR’s typical range for lakes of the same type.
| Species | Net | Catch per net | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | gill | 1.67 | n/a |
| Walleye | trap | 0.33 | n/a |
| Northern pike | gill | 12.17 | n/a |
| Northern pike | trap | 1.27 | n/a |
| Yellow perch | gill | 4.67 | n/a |
| Yellow perch | trap | 0.67 | n/a |
| Bluegill | trap | 0.2 | n/a |
| Pumpkinseed | trap | 0.27 | n/a |
| Rock bass | gill | 0.17 | n/a |
| Rock bass | trap | 0.2 | n/a |
Fishing regulations
No lake-specific regulation found in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Regulations change. Confirm with the DNR before fishing.
Invasive species
Not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means no confirmed listing, not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
Public boat access
- Big Rice Lake (W): 1 natural launch ramp, 4 trailer spaces. 5.5 mile south of Remer, off MN Highway 6, on west shore of Big Rice Lake. Directions
- Big Rice Lake (E): 1 concrete slab launch ramp, 1 trailer spaces. 11.5 miles northeast of Outing on east shore of Big Rice Lake. Directions
DNR water access records (2023). Confirm current conditions with the DNR.
Nearby lakes
- Little Thunder Lake 1.9 mi, Cass County
- Michaud Lake 3.3 mi, Cass County
- Thunder Lake 3.5 mi, Cass County
- Little Thunder Lake 3.6 mi, Cass County
- Laura Lake 3.7 mi, Cass County
- Little Bass Lake 4.2 mi, Cass County
- Kidney Lake 4.8 mi, Cass County
- Upper Trelipe Lake 4.9 mi, Cass County
Questions about Big Rice Lake
How deep is Big Rice Lake?
Big Rice Lake reaches a maximum depth of 5 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 100% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Big Rice Lake?
Big Rice Lake covers about 2,030 acres in Cass County, Minnesota.
How clear is Big Rice Lake?
Summer water clarity on Big Rice Lake averages 4.4 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Big Rice Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Big Rice Lake is not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means there is no confirmed listing; it is not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
Where is the public boat access on Big Rice Lake?
Big Rice Lake has 2 public water access sites on DNR record: Big Rice Lake (W); Big Rice Lake (E).
Are there lake homes for sale on Big Rice Lake?
Homes on Big Rice Lake come up for sale throughout the year, and some sell before they’re ever publicly advertised. Tell us what you’re looking for and our agents will run a custom search and send you matching homes on Big Rice Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Big Rice Lake?
A mid-size lake with room for boating and fishing, about 100% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 4.4 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Big Rice Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Big Rice Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Big Rice Lake
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, our team works Cass County lakes every day. Send us a note or call (218) 656-6469.
Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest 1989), DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026), Minnesota Rules 6264.0400 (April 2026), MPCA monitoring via the Water Quality Portal, DNR water access records (2023), LAGOS-US. Lakewide information from public data; it does not describe any specific property. Verify shoreline, bottom type, and depth at any frontage.