Riceford Creek Fishing
Houston County and Fillmore County, designated trout stream.
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The Riceford Creek in numbers
Minnesota anglers fish the Riceford Creek, a creek of Houston County and Fillmore County. The DNR route line covers close to 13 miles. For minnows and gas, Spring Grove is about 4 miles away.
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| Rule | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Stream trout | Catch-and-release only | Jan. 1 – April 10, 2026 |
| Stream trout | 5 combined total (only 1 over 16") | April 11 – Sept. 14, 2026 |
| Stream trout | Catch-and-release only | Sept. 15 – Oct. 15, 2026 |
| Stream trout | Closed to fishing | Oct. 16 – Dec. 31, 2026 |
| Stream trout | Catch-and-release only | Jan. 1 – April 9, 2027 |
One line and the trout and salmon stamp: those are the basics on the Riceford Creek. As southeast water it follows the Houston-to-Goodhue season set.
DNR designated trout stream layer and special regulations layer; 2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations. All trout streams.
Reaching the Riceford Creek by boat
Walk in to fish the Riceford Creek; no access point is on file.
Minnesota DNR Public Water Access Sites and Kittle route lines, USGS gauges.
Booklet rules for the Riceford Creek
Every limit on the Riceford Creek is in the table below.
| Species | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye and sauger | 6 combined total (only 1 walleye over 20" in possession) | May 9, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Northern pike (Southern Zone) | 2 (minimum size 24") | May 9, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Northern pike (Southern Zone) | 2 (minimum size 24") | Nov. 15, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 except where prohibited |
| Largemouth bass | Catch-and-release only | March 1 – May 22, 2026 |
| Largemouth bass | 6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth bass (when smallmouth season is open) | May 23, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Smallmouth bass | Catch-and-release only | March 1 – May 22, 2026 |
| Smallmouth bass | 6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth bass | May 23 – Sept. 13, 2026 |
| Smallmouth bass | Catch-and-release only | Sept. 14, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Crappie | 10 combined total | Continuous |
| Sunfish | 20 combined total | Continuous |
| Yellow perch | 20 daily, 40 in possession | Continuous |
| Muskellunge | 1 (minimum size 54") | June 6 – Nov. 30, 2026 |
| Channel catfish | 5 (only 1 over 24") | Continuous |
| Rock bass | 30 | Continuous |
| Cisco (tullibee) | 15 (over 7") | Continuous |
| Burbot (eelpout) | 4 | Continuous |
| Stream trout | Catch-and-release only | Jan. 1 – April 10, 2026 |
| Stream trout | 5 combined total (only 1 over 16") | April 11 – Sept. 14, 2026 |
| Stream trout | Catch-and-release only | Sept. 15 – Oct. 15, 2026 |
| Stream trout | Closed to fishing | Oct. 16 – Dec. 31, 2026 |
| Stream trout | Catch-and-release only | Jan. 1 – April 9, 2027 |
2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations. All Minnesota limits.
Beyond the shore of Riceford Creek
More Minnesota lakes near Riceford Creek
- Shamrock Impoundment Lake14 miles
- South Fork Lake, Houston County14 miles
- Lanesboro Mill Pond16 miles
Minnow buckets filled near Riceford Creek
- Root River Rod Cobait and tackle shop, Lanesboro, 16 miles
- The Driftless Fly Fishing Companyfly shop, Fillmore, 20 miles
Towns within an easy drive of Riceford Creek
- Spring Grove4 miles
- Mabel6 miles
- Caledonia10 miles
- Canton12 miles
Streams neighboring the Riceford Creek
- Wisel Creek6 miles
- Beaver Creek, East7 miles
- Beaver Creek9 miles
- Gribben Creek13 miles
Counties that Riceford Creek reaches
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Fish to look for at Riceford Creek
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Reader questions on the Riceford Creek
How do I drive to the Riceford Creek?
Through Houston County and Fillmore County.
May I keep trout from the Riceford Creek?
Designated for trout across about 0 miles.
Where can I check discharge on the Riceford Creek?
No flow station covers it.
Which accesses reach the Riceford Creek?
Records show walk-in fishing only.
Are there special DNR rules on the Riceford Creek?
Only statewide limits.
Is a stamp needed on the Riceford Creek?
Designated trout water takes a Minnesota angling license ($25 resident, $51 nonresident) and the $10 trout and salmon stamp validation for ages 18 to 64.
Who sells leeches near the Riceford Creek?
Root River Rod Co, about 16 miles away.
Which Minnesota town makes a base for the Riceford Creek?
Spring Grove, some 4 miles off by air.
Which species does the Riceford Creek hold?
The DNR lists rainbow trout, brook trout and brown trout.
Work the Riceford Creek
Buy the license and stamp online before the trip.