East Fox
A 21-acre lake near Tofte in Cook County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 2007.
Fish Species (4)
Northern Pike
Above-normal numbers · large fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 2007
Last surveyed 2007 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 9.0 per gill net · typical 2–8.5 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2007 | 1.50 | 19.2" | - |
| Aug 1, 2007 | 1.50 | 19.2" | 0.68 lbs |
| Aug 1, 2007 | 9.00 | 19.2" | 5.05 lbs |
Yellow Perch
Above-normal numbers · small fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 2007
Last surveyed 2007 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 38.5 per gill net · typical 2.5–14.3 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2007 | 38.50 | 3.3" | 0.09 lbs |
| Aug 1, 2007 | 1.75 | 3.3" | 0.09 lbs |
| Aug 1, 2007 | 57.00 | 3.3" | - |
Other species in this lake (2)
Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.
White Sucker
Above-normal numbers · average-size fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 2007
Last surveyed 2007 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 9.0 per gill net · typical 1.6–8.4 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2007 | 1.50 | 13.2" | - |
| Aug 1, 2007 | 0.75 | 13.2" | 1.01 lbs |
| Aug 1, 2007 | 9.00 | 13.2" | 1.19 lbs |
Golden Shiner
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 2007
Last surveyed 2007 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.0 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2007 | 1.00 | - | - |
Biologist Notes
August 1, 2007Located in the Superior National Forest, Soda Lake is 11 miles northwest of Tofte, MN. This 19acre lake has a maximum depth of 18 feet and is surround…
Located in the Superior National Forest, Soda Lake is 11 miles northwest of Tofte, MN. This 19acre lake has a maximum depth of 18 feet and is surrounded by federal land. Access is from a walk-in trail off a USFS road and showed minimal usage. Northern pike, yellow perch, white sucker, golden shiner and blacknose shiner have been found at various times since the initial investigation in 1977. Northern pike numbers have not varied significantly over the sampling history in this lake. The average weight of northern pike has shown an increase in each assessment since 1977 reaching 5.1 pounds in 2007. The sample in 2007 included 5 northern pike that weighed over 8 pounds the largest 17.3 pounds; the remainder of the northern pike represented a more typical size group. Northern pike of the quality size sampled in 2007 were not sampled in past assessments. The average length of northern pike at age-4 was 25.3 inches. Spawning conditions for northern pike were good.. The yellow perch catch has ranged widely in each assessment. The catch in 2007 was the highest recorded with the bulk of the sample less than 8 inches in length. Growth was average for the area. Spawning habitat for yellow perch was good. White sucker (average weight of 1 pound) were sampled in higher numbers in 2007 than in past assessments.
June 22, 1987Northern Pike gillnet catch was about 1.5 times the area average. The majority of the Northern Pike were 3 and 4 year olds. Forage appears to be quite…
Northern Pike gillnet catch was about 1.5 times the area average. The majority of the Northern Pike were 3 and 4 year olds. Forage appears to be quite low as Yellow Perch catch in gillnets was substantially lower than the area average. A small population of large White Sucker is present.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in East Fox?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Northern Pike and Yellow Perch in East Fox. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at East Fox?
Minnesota DNR records list public access for East Fox. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for the launch type and directions before you go.
How deep is East Fox?
East Fox has a maximum depth of 18 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in East Fox last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in East Fox is from 2007. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does East Fox have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for East Fox in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.
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View allLake Details
- Surface Area
- 21.28 acres
- Max Depth
- 18 ft
- Shoreline
- 0.8 mi
- Public Access
- Yes