Fox
A 262-acre lake near Marcell in Itasca County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 1987.
Fish Species (11)
Northern Pike
Typical numbers · large fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 4.0 per gill net · typical 3.5–8.9 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 1987 | 4.00 | - | 3.71 lbs |
| Jul 27, 1987 | 0.17 | - | 0.80 lbs |
| Jul 1, 1974 | 5.33 | - | 4.50 lbs |
Pumpkinseed
Typical numbers · average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 4.0 per trap net · typical 1.5–6.8 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 1987 | 3.80 | - | 0.18 lbs |
| Jul 27, 1987 | 4.00 | - | 0.17 lbs |
| Jul 1, 1974 | 1.83 | - | 0.20 lbs |
Black Crappie
Typical numbers · average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 2.5 per trap net · typical 0.8–4 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 1987 | 1.40 | - | 0.40 lbs |
| Jul 27, 1987 | 2.50 | - | 0.27 lbs |
| Jul 1, 1974 | 1.67 | - | 0.15 lbs |
Rock Bass
Typical numbers · average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.3 per trap net · typical 0.4–1.7 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 1987 | 0.60 | - | 0.20 lbs |
| Jul 27, 1987 | 1.33 | - | 0.20 lbs |
| Jul 1, 1974 | 1.25 | - | 0.12 lbs |
Smallmouth Bass
Average-size fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1974
Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.17 per gill net · typical 0.5–3.1 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 1974 | 0.17 | - | 1.50 lbs |
Largemouth Bass
Large fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.8 per gill net · typical 0.4–1.6 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 1987 | 0.80 | - | 1.20 lbs |
| Jul 27, 1987 | 0.67 | - | 0.10 lbs |
| Jul 1, 1974 | 0.50 | - | 0.33 lbs |
Bluegill
Below-normal numbers · average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 7.8 per trap net · typical 9.5–57.3 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 1987 | 6.40 | - | 0.14 lbs |
| Jul 27, 1987 | 7.83 | - | 0.10 lbs |
| Jul 1, 1974 | 19.25 | - | 0.09 lbs |
Yellow Perch
Below-normal numbers · average-size fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.2 per gill net · typical 1–10.3 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 1987 | 1.17 | - | 0.10 lbs |
| Jul 27, 1987 | 0.20 | - | 0.10 lbs |
| Jul 1, 1974 | 0.50 | - | 0.20 lbs |
Other species in this lake (3)
Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.
White Sucker
Typical numbers · average-size fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.6 per gill net · typical 0.3–1.7 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 1987 | 0.60 | - | 2.13 lbs |
| Jul 1, 1974 | 1.00 | - | 1.62 lbs |
Brown Bullhead
Below-normal numbers · large fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.17 per trap net · typical 0.6–2.6 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 1987 | 0.17 | - | 1.00 lbs |
Golden Shiner
Below-normal numbers · average-size fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1974
Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.17 per gill net · typical 0.5–1.5 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 1974 | 0.17 | - | 0.10 lbs |
Biologist Notes
July 27, 1987NORTHERN CISCO, NORTHERN PIKE, AND PUMPKINSEED POPULATIONS ARE ABOVE MEDIANS BUT NORTHERN PIKE POPULATIONS HAVE GONE DOWN FROM THE 1974 AND 1980 SAMPL…
NORTHERN CISCO, NORTHERN PIKE, AND PUMPKINSEED POPULATIONS ARE ABOVE MEDIANS BUT NORTHERN PIKE POPULATIONS HAVE GONE DOWN FROM THE 1974 AND 1980 SAMPLING. WHITE SUCKER AND YELLOW PERCH POPULATIONS ARE BELOW MEDIANS AND THE PERCH POPU- LATION HAS GONE DOWN FROM 1974. ALL OTHER POPULA- TIONS APPEAR TO BE NORMAL AND HAVE LITTLE FLUCTU- ATIONS OVER THE YEARS.
July 1, 1974Fish population appears to be within normal limits for this type of lake.
Fish population appears to be within normal limits for this type of lake.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Fox?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Northern Pike, Pumpkinseed, Black Crappie, Rock Bass, and Smallmouth Bass in Fox. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at Fox?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Fox. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Fox?
Fox has a maximum depth of 75 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in Fox last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Fox is from 1987. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Fox have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Fox in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.
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Lake Details
- Surface Area
- 262.49 acres
- Max Depth
- 75 ft
- Shoreline
- 4.73 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed