Rice Lake - Rusk

Located in Burnett County, Wisconsin

Rice Lake is located in Burnett County, Wisconsin, two hours north of Minneapolis and an hour and a half south of Duluth, Minnesota. This 329-acre lake has a maximum depth of 9 feet, making it the perfect spot for fishing and swimming!

Life on the Water

If boat life is a priority for you, you’re in luck! Rice Lake has a public boat landing on its eastern shore open to both residents and visitors alike. Cast your line for a relaxing day of fishing. With a wide variety of fish, who knows what you may catch! Fishers commonly find panfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, musky, and walleye.

For a great workout, we recommend swimming or kayaking around Rice Lake!

What's Nearby?

Within a 20-mile radius, residents can dine at 19 local restaurants! Burnett County offers a wide variety of flavor, so you’re sure to satisfy your cravings wherever you go. Right on the northern coast of Rice Lake, you can enjoy fine dining on the shoreline at Northwinds Resort and Bar, or check out Sam Hicks Real Food Drive-In for a more casual meal.

If you’re looking to experience the great outdoors, Rice Lake is the perfect home base for all of your adventures. Take a walk around St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, or take a day trip on the Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad to sightsee from the comfort of an air-conditioned train!

Hospitals and Transportation

Are you concerned about medical accommodations in the event of an emergency? We hope residents will feel at ease knowing there are two emergency rooms, Spooner Health and Indianhead Medical Center, available to them 24/7, just 25 minutes away!

For travel accommodations, residents can locate the closest commercial airport, Duluth International Airport, within 83 miles of their lake home.

Experience Rice Lake - Whitewater

If you’re looking to unplug and connect with nature, Rice Lake is the perfect place for your new vacation home or permanent residence! We hope that this cozy small-town feel gives you new adventures while making you feel as if you never left home.