Rice Lake - Whitewater

Located in Walworth County, Wisconsin

Rice Lake is a 144-acre lake located in Whitewater, Wisconsin, just 55 miles west of Milwaukee and two hours north of Chicago. This lake makes the perfect fishing spot with a maximum depth of 10 feet!

Life on the Water

Featuring a public boat landing on the Northern peak of its waters, Rice Lake is open to visitors and residents alike for a day of fishing! While you may find multiple species within the lake, you will most commonly catch panfish, largemouth bass, and northern pike.

Outside of fishing, you can enjoy swimming, kayaking, or water skiing across the lake. For more information on boating ordinances, be sure to visit the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources website!

What's Nearby?

Within a 16-minute drive, residents can choose from 20 local restaurants to dine at! With options like Cozumel Mexican Restaurant, Toppers Pizza, and Casual Joe’s BBQ, even the pickiest of eaters are sure to be satisfied.

Given Rice Lake’s proximity to two of the largest cities in the United States, there is an endless adventure to be had! In under an hour, you can make a trip out to Milwaukee. From art museums to world-famous sports venues, you’ll have to make multiple trips to check everything off your bucket list. We recommend checking out the Harley-Davidson Museum and Milwaukee County Zoo for the little ones in your group!

Traveling out a little further, you can visit Chicago in two hours, where you can sightsee iconic landmarks like the bean in Millenium Park!

Looking for local adventure? Within 1,000 feet of Rice Lake, you can visit Clifford F. Messenger Dry Prairie and Savanna Preserve State Natural Area or Kettle Moraine State Forest for a scenic and rejuvenating hike. Rice Lake truly is the perfect home base for any adventure you can imagine!

Hospitals and Transportation

Are you concerned about medical accommodations in the event of an emergency? Residents can rest easy knowing that Fort Memorial Hospital Emergency Room or Aurora Lakeland Medical Center Emergency Room are available within an 18-mile radius.

For travel accommodations, residents can locate the closest commercial airport, General Mitchell International Airport, within 50 miles of their lake home.

Experience Rice Lake - Whitewater

Whether you plan on making Rice Lake your permanent residence or vacation getaway, we know you will fall in love with the scenery and adventure awaiting you!