Waters · Canada
Rice Lake fishing report
Updated Sunday, 25 October 2026 · refreshed automatically through the day
A shallow, weedy lake on the Trent–Severn Waterway south of Peterborough. Its weeds and islands hold largemouth, crappie and muskies, and walleye on the deeper edges.
Today's report: excellent (92/100)
Walleye is the most promising species on Rice Lake today. Water temperature is around 9.8°C (50°F) and barometric pressure is falling.
Best time to fish today
- 18:00–20:00 local time — score 93/100
- 21:00–23:00 local time — score 91/100
- 00:00–02:00 local time — score 89/100
3-day outlook by species
| Species | Sunday 25 Oct | Monday 26 Oct | Tuesday 27 Oct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | 92 — excellent | 88 — excellent | 60 — good |
| Muskellunge | 75 — good | 70 — good | 40 — fair |
| Largemouth Bass | 52 — fair | 45 — fair | 37 — poor |
Why this score
Cast & Scan uses a deterministic, published scoring model — no black box. The strongest influences on today's Rice Lake rating:
- water temperature: helping (+1)
- pressure trend: helping (+1)
- light: helping (+1)
- cloud cover: helping (+1)
- season: helping (+1)
- precipitation: helping (+0.9)
Forecast computed Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:46:54 GMT · data: Open-Meteo · refreshed automatically through the day · see our published accuracy
Winter fishing on Rice Lake
Rice Lake is shallow and freezes early, and in winter anglers fish it for crappie, perch, walleye and pike. The current of the Otonabee and Trent rivers keeps ice thin near their mouths and in the narrows. Check local ice reports, especially early and late in the season.
Seasons, closed sections and permits are set by the state and change. Check the current regulations before a winter trip, and never trust shelf ice or a forecast for your safety.
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Nearby waters
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- Genesee River (Rochester) — New York, USA (124 km away)
- Oswego River — New York, USA (160 km away)