Rice Committee announces Nett Lake ricing opening date

Posted September 4, 2025

The Bois Forte Conservation/Wild Rice Committee met on Thursday, September 4 and has issued the following announcement:

“Nett Lake will open to Members for ricing on Saturday, September 6, weather permitting. Ricing hours are 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Boats must be at landings, off the lake, at 4:00 PM. Please check flags at Nett Lake ENP or call Conservation Officers for updates on opening. Poles are allowed. Conservation Officers will be visiting landings and asking ricers for a small amount of rice to be used for ceremonial purposes. Officers will collect up to 20 pounds of rice for this purpose. Contribution is voluntary. Green rice buying will begin on Monday, September 8. Buying hours are 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Location of buy is the DNR Boat Garage. DNR will buy up to 10,000 pounds of green rice from pickers, and will pay $5.00 per green pound. Rice must be clean and dry, and will be inspected before purchase.”