Ox

Crow Wing County

Near Manhattan Beach

DOW: 18028800

BluegillExcellent · 88PumpkinseedExcellent · 87Rock BassExcellent · 85

A 241-acre lake near Manhattan Beach in Crow Wing County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1990.

Fish Species (11)

Bluegill

Excellent · 88

Above-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.28 lbs

Catch rate: 69.7 per trap net · typical 7.7–43.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 20, 1990	13.25	-	0.16 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 20, 1990	69.67	-	0.28 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Excellent · 87

Above-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.35 lbs

Catch rate: 7.0 per trap net · typical 1.4–5.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 20, 1990	0.75	-	0.50 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 20, 1990	7.00	-	0.35 lbs	Standard trap nets

Rock Bass

Excellent · 85

Above-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.53 lbs

Catch rate: 4.8 per trap net · typical 0.8–3.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 20, 1990	1.25	-	0.45 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 20, 1990	4.83	-	0.53 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Good · 56

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.30 lbs

Catch rate: 21.5 per gill net · typical 2.2–8.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 20, 1990	21.50	-	1.30 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 20, 1990	0.83	-	1.10 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.83 lbs

Catch rate: 0.75 per gill net · typical 0.5–1.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 20, 1990	0.75	-	1.83 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 20, 1990	0.33	-	0.62 lbs	Standard trap nets

Walleye

Average · 40

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

4.00 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per gill net · typical 1–5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 20, 1990	0.25	-	4.00 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 36

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.17 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 1.5–13.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 20, 1990	0.17	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 20, 1990	0.50	-	0.17 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Crappie

Poor · 20

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 0.17 per trap net · typical 0.5–2.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 20, 1990	0.17	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (3)

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

Yellow Bullhead

Excellent · 78

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.58 lbs

Catch rate: 15.8 per trap net · typical 1–5.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 20, 1990	19.25	-	0.52 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 20, 1990	15.83	-	0.58 lbs	Standard trap nets

White Sucker

Good · 52

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

7.50 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per gill net · typical 0.5–2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 20, 1990	0.25	-	7.50 lbs	Standard gill nets

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 20, 1990	0.17	-	1.50 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 20, 1990	0.50	-	0.60 lbs	Standard gill nets

Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

Walleye and Sauger

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

6 combined, not more than one walleye over 20"

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

Sunfish

20 combined total

Perch

20 daily and 40 in possession

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

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

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

June 20, 1990Low populations were indicated for black crappie, white sucker, brown bullhead, yellow perch and walleye. Largemouth bass, and pumpkinseed numbers app…

Low populations were indicated for black crappie, white sucker, brown bullhead, yellow perch and walleye. Largemouth bass, and pumpkinseed numbers appear to be average. High numbers of northern pike, yellow bullhead, rock bass, and bluegill were indicated. Northern pike growth rates were above average for age 1 fish and average for age 2 and 3. Bluegill growth rates were below average.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Ox?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Rock Bass, Northern Pike, and Largemouth Bass in Ox. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Ox?

We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Ox. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.

How deep is Ox?

Ox has a maximum depth of 74 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Ox last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Ox is from 1990. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Ox have any invasive species?

No invasive species are on record for Ox in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.

Are there special fishing regulations on Ox?

No — Ox has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide sunfish limit is: 20 combined total. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.