Fox Lake
About Fox Lake
Fox Lake is a 143-acre lake near Detroit Lakes in Becker County, Minnesota. It reaches 24 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.4 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 13 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 1999.
Public access is carry-in only — plan on a canoe, kayak or small boat you can hand-launch. The lake is listed as infested with zebra mussel — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving. Ice typically goes out around April 14, based on 45 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Fox Lake
- 143 acres, up to 24 feet deep, near Detroit Lakes
- Carry-in access only — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Listed as infested with zebra mussel — clean, drain and dry before you leave
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Carry-in access only
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 143 acres
- Max depth
- 24 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.4 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 86 acres
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
- 1 carry-in access
Best For
- Ice fishing
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 13
- Game fish
- 8
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 1999
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- No
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 14
- Years of record
- 45
- Earliest
- February 28, 2000
- Latest
- May 24, 2014
- Most recent
- April 3, 2024
See every lake on the ice-out tracker. Ice-out data: Minnesota DNR State Climatology Office.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Fox Lake?
Fox Lake is in Becker County, Minnesota, near Detroit Lakes. It covers 143 acres and reaches 24 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Fox Lake?
Fox Lake covers 143 acres with about 2.4 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 24 feet.
What fish can you catch at Fox Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and Rock Bass and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Fox Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: carry-in access only.
Can you swim at Fox Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Fox Lake. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.
Is Fox Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Fox Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.
When does the ice go out on Fox Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 14, from 45 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is February 28, 2000 and the latest is May 24, 2014.
Does Fox Lake have invasive species?
Yes. The DNR lists Fox Lake as infested with zebra mussel. State law requires you to clean off plants, pull the drain plug and drain all water before leaving the access.