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Boating - motorized

At Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Boating provides a unique perspective of the refuge and can be used as a vehicle to enjoy wildlife observation, photography and fishing. 

Hours

Daily, sunrise to sunset.

Locations

Boating with electric motors is allowed on all fishing areas following both the refuge and Minnesota boating regulations.

Know Before You Go

  • Gasoline motors are not allowed.
  • Please refer to the full list of refuge rules and policies before visiting.

Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge Activities

A straight and narrow gravel road bordered by towering deciduous trees with yellow leaves.
Wildlife Drive
woman reels in small fish while man watches intently
Fishing
In the foreground, 2 people with large orange backpacks hike up a steep slope of rock and lichen. In the background are big mountains with snow patches on top, a lake in a valley, and a cloudy sky.
Hiking
Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge
36289 State Highway 65
Mcgregor, MN 55760
218-768-2402
ricelake@fws.gov