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The Stein Street access site provides public boat ramp access to Rice Lake in Barron County, Wisconsin. This 859-acre lake offers a moderate-sized paddling and boating destination with a maximum depth of 19 feet, making it suitable for kayakers, canoeists, and motorized boats. The lake supports a healthy fishery including musky, panfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, and walleye, which can make for scenic wildlife viewing during paddling trips.
As a publicly-owned DNR access site, Stein Street offers reliable launch facilities for putting in boats and exploring Rice Lake and its connection to the Red Cedar River system. Paddlers should contact the Wisconsin DNR or local Barron County resources for current information regarding ramp conditions, parking availability, and any seasonal restrictions. The site's location on the Rice Lake/Red Cedar River interface makes it a good starting point for exploring this drainage system.