Is Rice Lake good for ice fishing?

Rice Lake has year-round fishing for panfish such as perch, crappie and bluegill and an extended fishing season for bass and muskie. The key to ice fishing is to play it safe. If you are unsure about ice conditions, ask at the bait shops or just don’t go out on the ice!

Can you go fishing on Rice Lake?

Fishing at Rice Lake is usually good during spring and autumn when the Fraser Valley Trout Hatchery stocks it with rainbow trout. Summer fishing can be done but it is not as productive due to the warm weather. Winter fishing is also possible as long as the lake is not frozen.

Is Rice Lake frozen?

Please note with freezing temperatures Rice Lake may develop a layer of ice over numerous times during the winter season. The thickness of the ice is not measured or monitored. It is not recommended that LSCR visitors venture out onto any frozen surface.

How is the fishing in Rice Lake?

Rice lake walleye can be difficult to locate in summer, fishing the pockets in heavy weeds, with white jigs, can be very rewarding. Largemouth Bass fishing is quite common in Rice lake, and Professional Bass Tournaments are held yearly. In summer largemouths are concentrated on the weedflats north of Bewdley.

What fishing zone is Rice Lake?

Zone 17
When it comes to fishing, Rice Lake is the place to be. Ice Fishing on Rice Lake – Yes, you heard right! Changes to Zone 17 Fishing Regulations means that as of January 1, 2010, Yellow Perch, Crappie and Sunfish can be fished year-round.

Can you swim in Rice Lake?

Rice Lake. There are several viewpoints and trails around the lake with benches to relax and take in the natural beauty of the area. No swimming permitted.

What kind of fish are in Rice Lake?

Muskellunge
WalleyeSmallmouth bassLargemouth bassYellow perch
Rice Lake/Fish

For over 150 years, Rice Lake, Ontario has been a prime destination for people who like fishing. Whether for Pan Fish, Walleye, Bluegill, Muskie or Bass, we have them here in abundance.

Can you ice fish on Stoney lake Ontario?

stony is in zone 17…has been open for ice fishing atleast 3 years now…same as the rest of zone 17…for panfish/crappie/pike….

Is Rice Lake shallow?

Part of the Trent-Severn Waterway, a National Historic Site of Canada, Rice Lake is very shallow and approximately 37 kilometers (23 miles) long and 4.8 kilometers (3 miles) across. Tributaries are the Otonabee River and the Indian River; the lake empties into the Trent River near Hastings.

Is Rice Lake Ontario weedy?

The lake is extremely weedy, but has incredible history. There used to be wild rice beds over much of the lake, (hence the name), made possible by the shallow marshes. The centre of the lake has some good areas for tubing and water sports.

What is the deepest part of Rice Lake?

27′Rice Lake / Max depth

What kind of fish are in Stoney Lake?

BluegillSmallmouth bass
Stony Lake/Fish

Does Rice Lake have more fish than other lakes in Ontario?

It’s often said that Rice Lake has more fish per acre than any other lake in Ontario. For over 150 years, Rice Lake, Ontario has been a prime destination for people who like fishing. Whether for Pan Fish, Walleye, Bluegill, Muskie or Bass, we have them here in abundance.

Can you fish in Rice Lake?

Fishing On Rice Lake It’s often said that Rice Lake has more fish per acre than any other lake in Ontario. For over 150 years, Rice Lake, Ontario has been a prime destination for people who like fishing. Whether for Pan Fish, Walleye, Bluegill, Muskie or Bass, we have them here in abundance.

Where to go ice fishing in Northumberland County Ontario?

Ice Fishing in Northumberland County Ontario Ice fishing is a popular Canadian winter past time enjoyed by all ages and Northumberland offers it big time. Rice Lake has year-round fishing for panfish such as perch, crappie and bluegill and an extended fishing season for bass and muskie.

Is there a list of ice fishing conditions across the province?

Please note: With around 250,000 lakes across the province, no list of ice fishing conditions could ever hope to be comprehensive. We will be adding lakes as we can, though it’s not always easy to get data. If you’d like your favourite lake added, send us an e-mail and we’ll see what we can do. Comments: No report this week.