Fox
Rice County, Minnesota — DOW #66002900
222 Surveys
Invasive Species Alert
Fox has confirmed populations of:
- Eurasian watermilfoil
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311.7
Acres
47 ft
Max Depth
17
Fish Species
1
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Fox. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 2.9 (normal) | 0.7 – 25.7 | 0.51 lb | 26 |
| 2006-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 46.8 (above normal) | 2.5 – 45.0 | 0.43 lb | 234 |
| 2017-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.7 – 25.7 | 0.75 lb | 1 |
| 2017-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 2.5 – 45.0 | 0.50 lb | 2 |
| 2023-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.7 – 25.7 | 0.54 lb | 1 |
| 2023-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 2.5 – 45.0 | 0.37 lb | 4 |
| 1991-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 305.5 (above normal) | 0.7 – 25.7 | 0.23 lb | 1222 |
| 1991-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 184.0 (above normal) | 2.5 – 45.0 | 0.21 lb | 736 |
| 2001-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 18.1 (normal) | 0.7 – 25.7 | 0.62 lb | 163 |
| 2001-07-23 | Survey seining | 357.0 | — | — | 1071 |
| 2001-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 34.8 (normal) | 2.5 – 45.0 | 0.68 lb | 174 |
| 2011-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.7 – 25.7 | 0.17 lb | 1 |
| 2011-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 2.5 – 45.0 | 0.32 lb | 4 |
| 1982-09-02 | Standard trap nets | 7.5 (normal) | 0.7 – 25.7 | 0.31 lb | 30 |
| 1982-09-02 | Standard gill nets | 9.5 (normal) | 2.5 – 45.0 | 0.32 lb | 57 |
| 1996-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 29.8 (above normal) | 0.7 – 25.7 | 0.62 lb | 268 |
| 1996-07-23 | Survey seining | 4.3 | — | — | 13 |
| 1996-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 111.3 (above normal) | 2.5 – 45.0 | 0.53 lb | 668 |
White Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.7 – 10.4 | 0.66 lb | 1 |
| 2001-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.7 – 10.4 | 0.99 lb | 1 |
| 1986-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.7 – 10.4 | 0.19 lb | 1 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.14 lb | 1 |
| 2006-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 6.6 (normal) | 2.0 – 27.9 | 0.14 lb | 33 |
| 2017-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.18 lb | 2 |
| 2017-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 5.2 (normal) | 2.0 – 27.9 | 0.21 lb | 26 |
| 2023-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 3.6 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.08 lb | 43 |
| 2023-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 35.4 (above normal) | 2.0 – 27.9 | 0.07 lb | 177 |
| 1991-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 32.5 (above normal) | 2.0 – 27.9 | 0.16 lb | 130 |
| 2001-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.61 lb | 9 |
| 2001-07-23 | Survey seining | 4.3 | — | 0.01 lb | 13 |
| 2001-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 37.2 (above normal) | 2.0 – 27.9 | 0.14 lb | 186 |
| 1986-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 8.5 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.18 lb | 34 |
| 1986-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 8.8 (normal) | 2.0 – 27.9 | 0.12 lb | 53 |
| 2011-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.02 lb | 3 |
| 2011-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 7.2 (normal) | 2.0 – 27.9 | 0.17 lb | 36 |
| 1982-09-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.12 lb | 1 |
| 1982-09-02 | Standard gill nets | 19.3 (normal) | 2.0 – 27.9 | 0.14 lb | 116 |
| 1996-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.26 lb | 2 |
| 1996-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 13.3 (normal) | 2.0 – 27.9 | 0.17 lb | 80 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 7.5 | 1.07 lb | 4 |
| 2006-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.9 – 5.7 | 0.78 lb | 11 |
| 2017-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.5 – 7.5 | 1.49 lb | 2 |
| 2017-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.9 – 5.7 | 1.02 lb | 2 |
| 2023-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.5 – 7.5 | 1.48 lb | 3 |
| 2023-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.9 – 5.7 | 0.51 lb | 1 |
| 1991-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 7.5 | 1.19 lb | 1 |
| 2001-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (below normal) | 0.9 – 5.7 | 1.03 lb | 8 |
| 2011-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 7.5 | 1.55 lb | 1 |
| 2011-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.9 – 5.7 | 1.67 lb | 4 |
| 1982-09-02 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.9 – 5.7 | 0.62 lb | 6 |
| 1996-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 7.5 | 0.36 lb | 1 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 3.2 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 2.84 lb | 16 |
| 2006-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 1.42 lb | 2 |
| 2017-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 1.97 lb | 4 |
| 2017-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 3.13 lb | 3 |
| 2023-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 17.0 (above normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 2.48 lb | 85 |
| 2023-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 2.86 lb | 6 |
| 1991-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 1.31 lb | 1 |
| 1991-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 1.31 lb | 4 |
| 2001-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 5.2 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 2.27 lb | 26 |
| 2001-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 | — | 1.22 lb | 15 |
| 1986-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 4.00 lb | 3 |
| 1986-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 3.50 lb | 1 |
| 2011-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 8.4 (above normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 1.59 lb | 42 |
| 2011-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 1.00 lb | 6 |
| 1982-09-02 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 3.69 lb | 4 |
| 1996-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 4.42 lb | 11 |
Freshwater Drum
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.2 | 1.41 lb | 11 |
| 2006-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 12.0 (normal) | 4.0 – 32.3 | 1.29 lb | 60 |
| 2017-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.2 | 1.52 lb | 18 |
| 2017-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 9.2 (normal) | 4.0 – 32.3 | 0.79 lb | 46 |
| 2023-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 3.1 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.2 | 1.86 lb | 37 |
| 2023-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 5.6 (normal) | 4.0 – 32.3 | 1.75 lb | 28 |
| 1991-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.2 | 0.64 lb | 5 |
| 1991-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 12.5 (normal) | 4.0 – 32.3 | 0.52 lb | 50 |
| 2001-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 23.3 (above normal) | 0.5 – 4.2 | 1.23 lb | 210 |
| 2001-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 14.2 (normal) | 4.0 – 32.3 | 1.20 lb | 71 |
| 1986-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.2 | 0.44 lb | 7 |
| 1986-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 7.5 (normal) | 4.0 – 32.3 | 0.41 lb | 45 |
| 2011-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 5.3 (above normal) | 0.5 – 4.2 | 1.72 lb | 42 |
| 2011-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 3.8 (below normal) | 4.0 – 32.3 | 0.68 lb | 19 |
| 1982-09-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 4.2 | 0.50 lb | 1 |
| 1982-09-02 | Standard gill nets | 4.8 (normal) | 4.0 – 32.3 | 0.54 lb | 29 |
| 1996-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 9.6 (above normal) | 0.5 – 4.2 | 2.06 lb | 86 |
| 1996-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 13.5 (normal) | 4.0 – 32.3 | 1.56 lb | 81 |
Common Carp
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.0 | 3.18 lb | 5 |
| 2006-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 4.48 lb | 15 |
| 2017-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.0 | 5.34 lb | 4 |
| 2017-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 3.3 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 4.94 lb | 26 |
| 2023-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.0 | 8.48 lb | 2 |
| 2023-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 6.43 lb | 10 |
| 1991-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 3.0 | 2.94 lb | 1 |
| 1991-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 3.88 lb | 2 |
| 2001-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 3.0 | 13.98 lb | 1 |
| 2001-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 5.62 lb | 5 |
| 1986-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 9.2 (above normal) | 0.3 – 3.0 | 1.88 lb | 55 |
| 1986-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 3.8 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 3.43 lb | 15 |
| 2011-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.0 | 3.46 lb | 14 |
| 2011-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 2.4 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 3.65 lb | 19 |
| 1982-09-02 | Standard gill nets | 16.2 (above normal) | 0.3 – 3.0 | 1.18 lb | 97 |
| 1982-09-02 | Standard trap nets | 11.5 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 1.34 lb | 46 |
| 1996-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.0 | 7.32 lb | 3 |
| 1996-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 12.23 lb | 17 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 3.6 (normal) | 1.2 – 6.3 | 1.64 lb | 18 |
| 2006-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 4.39 lb | 2 |
| 2017-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 10.4 (above normal) | 1.2 – 6.3 | 1.16 lb | 52 |
| 2017-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 1.72 lb | 8 |
| 2023-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 11.6 (above normal) | 1.2 – 6.3 | 2.44 lb | 58 |
| 2023-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 4.06 lb | 3 |
| 1991-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 1.2 – 6.3 | 0.81 lb | 16 |
| 1991-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.62 lb | 1 |
| 2001-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 8.6 (above normal) | 1.2 – 6.3 | 1.63 lb | 43 |
| 2001-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 1.31 lb | 1 |
| 1986-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.2 – 6.3 | 1.42 lb | 6 |
| 1986-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 2.00 lb | 8 |
| 2011-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 8.6 (above normal) | 1.2 – 6.3 | 1.20 lb | 43 |
| 2011-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 1.68 lb | 8 |
| 1982-09-02 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.2 – 6.3 | 0.42 lb | 12 |
| 1982-09-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.33 lb | 3 |
| 1996-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.2 – 6.3 | 1.12 lb | 6 |
| 1996-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 5.2 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.99 lb | 47 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.08 lb | 3 |
| 2017-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.51 lb | 1 |
| 2011-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 0.24 lb | 4 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 1.43 lb | 1 |
| 2006-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 0.15 lb | 5 |
| 2017-07-24 | Standard electrofishing | 6.9 | — | 1.13 lb | 8 |
| 2017-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 1.46 lb | 1 |
| 2017-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 1.80 lb | 3 |
| 2023-07-24 | Standard electrofishing | 14.5 | — | 1.36 lb | 15 |
| 2023-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 1.40 lb | 1 |
| 1991-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 0.56 lb | 1 |
| 2001-07-23 | Survey seining | 6.3 | — | 0.03 lb | 19 |
| 2011-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 1.4 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 0.85 lb | 7 |
| 1996-07-23 | Survey seining | 7.7 | — | — | 23 |
| 1996-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 0.70 lb | 3 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 | — | 0.33 lb | 2 |
| 2006-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 15.7 (normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.06 lb | 141 |
| 2017-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 | — | 0.48 lb | 3 |
| 2017-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 6.6 (below normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.28 lb | 53 |
| 2023-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 3.4 | — | 0.36 lb | 17 |
| 2023-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 26.3 (normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.06 lb | 316 |
| 1991-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 | — | 0.11 lb | 5 |
| 1991-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.28 lb | 2 |
| 2001-07-23 | Survey seining | 34.7 | — | — | 104 |
| 2001-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 2.4 | — | 0.53 lb | 12 |
| 2001-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 3.3 (below normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.20 lb | 30 |
| 1986-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (below normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.58 lb | 6 |
| 2011-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 | — | 0.19 lb | 9 |
| 2011-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 12.9 (normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.13 lb | 103 |
| 1982-09-02 | Standard trap nets | 5.5 (below normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.06 lb | 22 |
| 1996-07-23 | Survey seining | 214.0 | — | — | 642 |
| 1996-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (below normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.18 lb | 10 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 4.11 lb | 5 |
| 2006-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 4.60 lb | 8 |
| 2017-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 6.76 lb | 1 |
| 2017-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 5.93 lb | 1 |
| 2023-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 3.92 lb | 4 |
| 2023-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 5.54 lb | 1 |
| 1991-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 0.36 lb | 4 |
| 2001-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 3.41 lb | 9 |
| 2011-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 5.24 lb | 1 |
| 2011-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 4.36 lb | 3 |
| 1996-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 7.51 lb | 1 |
| 1996-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 10.62 lb | 14 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.2 | 0.41 lb | 1 |
| 2017-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.2 | 1.51 lb | 15 |
| 2017-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 2.23 lb | 8 |
| 2023-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 1.4 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.2 | 2.10 lb | 7 |
| 2023-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 0.51 lb | 1 |
| 1991-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.2 | 1.16 lb | 2 |
| 1991-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 1.47 lb | 2 |
| 2001-07-23 | Survey seining | 1.3 | — | 0.02 lb | 4 |
| 2001-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.2 | 1.81 lb | 10 |
| 2001-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 1.75 lb | 8 |
| 1986-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.2 | 2.00 lb | 1 |
| 1986-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 1.47 lb | 4 |
| 2011-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 1.6 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.2 | 1.93 lb | 8 |
| 1982-09-02 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.2 | 1.25 lb | 3 |
| 1982-09-02 | Standard trap nets | 5.0 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 1.10 lb | 20 |
| 1996-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 4.2 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.2 | 3.70 lb | 25 |
| 1996-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 5.03 lb | 7 |
BIB
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 5.44 lb | 4 |
| 2017-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 3.77 lb | 10 |
| 2017-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 7.03 lb | 1 |
| 2023-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 6.47 lb | 1 |
| 1991-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 2.50 lb | 1 |
| 2001-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 5.78 lb | 6 |
| 1986-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 4.00 lb | 9 |
| 1986-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 4.17 lb | 3 |
| 2011-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 5.52 lb | 1 |
| 2011-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 3.4 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 6.07 lb | 27 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 16.0 (normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.12 lb | 80 |
| 2006-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 5.7 (normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.11 lb | 51 |
| 2017-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 16.8 (above normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.30 lb | 84 |
| 2017-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 3.5 (normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.36 lb | 28 |
| 2023-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 5.2 (normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.17 lb | 26 |
| 2023-07-24 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.13 lb | 26 |
| 1991-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (below normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.29 lb | 8 |
| 1991-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.19 lb | 1 |
| 2001-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 (normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.52 lb | 17 |
| 2011-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 9.8 (normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.11 lb | 49 |
| 2011-07-26 | Standard trap nets | 2.1 (normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.32 lb | 17 |
| 1982-09-02 | Standard gill nets | 11.2 (normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.30 lb | 67 |
| 1982-09-02 | Standard trap nets | 5.3 (normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.35 lb | 21 |
| 1996-07-23 | Survey seining | 26.7 | — | — | 80 |
| 1996-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 5.5 (normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.28 lb | 33 |
| 1996-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 6.4 (normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.28 lb | 58 |
White Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-07-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.8 | 1.11 lb | 3 |
| 1991-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 7.5 (above normal) | 0.3 – 3.8 | 0.74 lb | 30 |
| 1991-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.9 | 0.48 lb | 7 |
| 2001-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 19.6 (above normal) | 0.3 – 3.8 | 1.43 lb | 98 |
| 2001-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.9 | 1.35 lb | 2 |
| 1986-08-25 | Standard gill nets | 5.7 (above normal) | 0.3 – 3.8 | 0.18 lb | 34 |
| 1986-08-25 | Standard trap nets | 29.5 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.9 | 0.07 lb | 118 |
| 1982-09-02 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.8 | 1.25 lb | 2 |
| 1996-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.8 | 0.71 lb | 9 |
| 1996-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.9 | 0.64 lb | 17 |
Spottail Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-23 | Survey seining | 68.3 | — | 205 |
Tadpole Madtom
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-23 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | 1 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-07-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.12 lb | 1 |
Fathead Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-07-23 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | 1 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
Get DirectionsShowing 14 nearby bait & tackle shops on the map.
Nearby Bait & Tackle
John's Bait & Tackle
Faribault, MN
★ 4.6Lake Country Convenience & Bait
Faribault, MN
★ 4.9Ziggy’s Live Bait & Tackle
Northfield, MN
★ 3.7AI Fish Report
Shakopee, MN
All Seasons Wild Bird Store
Eagan, MN
★ 4.8Bait Shop
Bloomington, MN
★ 4.4Bass Pro Shops
Owatonna, MN
★ 4.4Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s Boating Center
Owatonna, MN
★ 3.8Nearby Marinas
Resorts & Lodges Near Fox
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Fox. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Fox
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Plan Your Trip to Fox
- Weather forecast for Fox — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 44.3932°N, 93.3240°W — Get Directions
- View on MN DNR LakeFinder for the latest survey data and lake info
- Review Minnesota fishing regulations for season dates and limits
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for ages 16+ — buy online at dnr.state.mn.us
Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.