Fox Lake
About Fox Lake
Fox Lake is a 165-acre lake near Werner in Beltrami County, Minnesota. It reaches 19 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.3 miles of shoreline.
The DNR has no fish survey on file for this lake, so treat any fishing as exploratory.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in. Ice typically goes out around April 20, based on 6 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Fox Lake
- 165 acres, up to 19 feet deep, near Werner
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Special fishing regulations apply here and override the statewide limits
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 165 acres
- Max depth
- 19 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.3 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 132 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
No developed facilities on record. Plan to be self-sufficient.
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 20
- Years of record
- 6
- Earliest
- April 11, 2005
- Latest
- April 24, 2019
- Most recent
- April 24, 2019
See every lake on the ice-out tracker. Ice-out data: Minnesota DNR State Climatology Office.
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Plan your trip to Fox Lake
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Fox Lake?
Fox Lake is in Beltrami County, Minnesota, near Werner. It covers 165 acres and reaches 19 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Fox Lake?
Fox Lake covers 165 acres with about 2.3 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 19 feet.
What fish can you catch at Fox Lake?
The DNR has no fish survey on file for Fox Lake.
Is there a public boat launch on Fox Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
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.
Are there special fishing regulations on Fox Lake?
Yes. All from 22-30" must be immediately released. Possession limit 10, only one over 30". Daily limit five.
When does the ice go out on Fox Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 20, from 6 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is April 11, 2005 and the latest is April 24, 2019.