Wakesurf Spot · Minnesota
Rice Lake
A 365-acre reservoir, reaching 12 ft deep in Hennepin County, Minnesota — large enough for wake boating where local rules allow.
Rice Lake is a public lake in Hennepin County, Minnesota that covers about 365 acres and reaches roughly 11.5 ft at its deepest. It is on the smaller side, so usable wake-boat water depends heavily on local rules and traffic.
No public access point is listed, so confirm how (and whether) you can legally launch. Its typical warm-weather window runs June–September, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology.
This listing is drawn from state lake records — it reflects size and access, not a track record as a wakesurf venue. Minnesota sets statewide wake-boat rules, and individual lakes routinely add no-wake zones, hours, or horsepower limits. Check the Minnesota rules page and the local ordinance before you launch.
Source: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder. Specifications reflect published figures and can change by model year — verify before purchase.
More wakesurf spots in Minnesota
A 751-acre lake, reaching 80 ft deep in Hubbard County, Minnesota — large enough for wake boating where local rules allow.
A 288-acre lake, reaching 13 ft deep in Cass County, Minnesota — large enough for wake boating where local rules allow.
A 610-acre reservoir, reaching 16 ft deep in Douglas County, Minnesota — large enough for wake boating where local rules allow.
A 318-acre lake, reaching 8 ft deep in St. Louis County, Minnesota — large enough for wake boating where local rules allow.
A 963-acre lake, reaching 60 ft deep in Cass County, Minnesota — large enough for wake boating where local rules allow.
Frequently Asked Questions
The typical warm-weather window at Rice Lake runs June–September, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology. Mornings are usually calmest.
Rice Lake covers roughly 365 acres and reaches about 12 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.