Wakesurf Spot · Minnesota
Big Rice Lake
A 642-acre lake, reaching 13 ft deep in Beltrami County, Minnesota — large enough for wake boating where local rules allow.
Big Rice Lake sits in Beltrami County, Minnesota that covers about 642 acres and reaches roughly 13 ft at its deepest. That surface area is generous enough to fit a wake-boat setup where local rules allow.
No public access point is listed, so confirm how (and whether) you can legally launch. Its typical warm-weather window runs June–August, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology.
Big Rice Lake appears here on the strength of its size and public access, not any reputation for surfing. Wake-boat regulation varies by state and by individual lake, so verify the Minnesota rules and the local ordinance first.
Source: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder. Specifications reflect published figures and can change by model year — verify before purchase.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The typical warm-weather window at Big Rice Lake runs June–August, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology. Mornings are usually calmest.
Big Rice Lake covers roughly 642 acres and reaches about 13 ft at its deepest, giving it room for a wake-boat setup when conditions cooperate. Public access varies — confirm a launch before you go. Minnesota sets statewide wakesurf rules, and individual lakes often add no-wake zones, hours, or horsepower limits — check the Minnesota rules page and the local ordinance before launching. Minnesota: Local/lake-specific rules only. Always confirm the current local rules before launching.