Fox

Beltrami County

Near Werner

DOW: 04016200

Rock BassGood · 70Yellow PerchGood · 66BluegillGood · 66

A 165-acre lake near Werner in Beltrami County — best known for panfish and walleye. Last surveyed 1985.

Fish Species (10)

Rock Bass

Good · 70

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.32 lbs

Catch rate: 4.5 per trap net · typical 0.3–3.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 11, 1985	2.50	-	0.24 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 11, 1985	4.50	-	0.32 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Good · 66

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.14 lbs

Catch rate: 25.5 per gill net · typical 2.5–24.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 11, 1985	1.25	-	0.26 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 11, 1985	25.50	-	0.14 lbs	Standard gill nets

Bluegill

Good · 66

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.32 lbs

Catch rate: 21.3 per trap net · typical 4.9–49.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 11, 1985	2.00	-	0.30 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 11, 1985	21.25	-	0.32 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Good · 64

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.34 lbs

Catch rate: 4.0 per trap net · typical 1.7–10.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 11, 1985	1.00	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 11, 1985	4.00	-	0.34 lbs	Standard trap nets

Walleye

Good · 62

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.01 lbs

Catch rate: 6.0 per gill net · typical 0.5–3.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 11, 1985	6.00	-	1.01 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 11, 1985	0.25	-	5.80 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Good · 61

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.57 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per trap net · typical 1.2–4.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 11, 1985	1.00	-	0.57 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Good · 61

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.19 lbs

Catch rate: 9.0 per gill net · typical 4.5–11.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 11, 1985	9.00	-	2.19 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 11, 1985	0.50	-	0.85 lbs	Standard trap nets

Hybrid Sunfish

Good · 59

Typical numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.47 lbs

Catch rate: 0.75 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 11, 1985	0.75	-	0.47 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.17 lbs

Catch rate: 0.75 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 11, 1985	0.75	-	1.17 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (1)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

White Sucker

Excellent · 81

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.84 lbs

Catch rate: 8.5 per gill net · typical 1–3.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 11, 1985	8.50	-	1.84 lbs	Standard gill nets

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Fishing Regulations

Special regulations on this lake

DNR special regulations override the statewide limits.

Northern Pike
All from 22-30" must be immediately released. Possession limit 10, only one over 30".
Sunfish
Including connected Turtle River and Beltrami Lake
Daily limit five.

Statewide limits

Statewide limits — apply unless a special regulation above overrides them.

Walleye and Sauger

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

6 combined, not more than one walleye over 20"

Overridden on this lake — see special regulation above.

Northern Pike

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Angling: 10 (not more than 2 over 26". All from 22-26" must be immediatley released).

Largemouth Bass

Season: Mar 1, 2026 – May 22, 2026

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

Catch-and-release only

Largemouth Bass

Season: May 23, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth (when smallmouth season is open)

Crappie

10 combined total

Overridden on this lake — see special regulation above.

Sunfish

20 combined total

Perch

20 daily and 40 in possession

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

Overridden on this lake — see special regulation above.

Northern Pike

Season: Nov 15, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Darkhouse spearing: 10 (only 1 between 22-26" and 1 over 26"; or, only 2 over 26").

Rock Bass

Bowfin, buffalo, carp, carpsuckers, freshwater drum, goldeneye, redhorse, and suckers

no limit

Biologist Notes

July 11, 1985THE FISH POPULATION IS TYPICAL OF CENTRARCHID LAKES EXCEPT THAT WALLEYE AND TULLIBEE ARE PRESENT NORTHERN PIKE, WHITE SUCKER, ROCK BASS, YELLOW PERCH,…

THE FISH POPULATION IS TYPICAL OF CENTRARCHID LAKES EXCEPT THAT WALLEYE AND TULLIBEE ARE PRESENT NORTHERN PIKE, WHITE SUCKER, ROCK BASS, YELLOW PERCH, WALLEYE BOWFIN, PUMPKINSEED, BLUEGILL AND AND LARGEMOUTH BASS ARE ABOVE STATE AND LOCAL MED- IANS AND BLACK CRAPPIE ARE ABOVE LOCAL MEDIANS.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Fox?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Rock Bass, Yellow Perch, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Walleye 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 19 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 1985. 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.

Are there special fishing regulations on Fox?

Yes — the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations list 2 special rules for Fox, covering northern pike and sunfish. Special regulations override the statewide limits; see the fishing regulations section on this page. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.