Ox Lake
About Ox Lake
Ox Lake is a 241-acre lake near Manhattan Beach in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. It reaches 74 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 4.6 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 11 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 1990.
No public water access is on record with the DNR, so getting on the water generally depends on a resort, private landing or permission from a shoreline owner. Ice typically goes out around April 23, based on 28 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Ox Lake
- 241 acres, up to 74 feet deep, near Manhattan Beach
- No public access on record — access is through resorts, private landings or shoreline owners
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
Access & Fees
- Public access
- No public access on record
- Launch fee
- —
Conditions
- Surface area
- 241 acres
- Max depth
- 74 ft
- Shoreline
- 4.6 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 107 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
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 11
- Game fish
- 8
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 1990
- 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 23
- Years of record
- 28
- Earliest
- March 16, 2024
- Latest
- May 5, 1975
- Most recent
- March 16, 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 Ox Lake?
Ox Lake is in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Manhattan Beach. It covers 241 acres and reaches 74 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Ox Lake?
Ox Lake covers 241 acres with about 4.6 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 74 feet.
What fish can you catch at Ox 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 Ox Lake?
No. The DNR lists no public water access on Ox Lake.
Can you swim at Ox Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Ox 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 Ox Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Ox Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
When does the ice go out on Ox Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 23, from 28 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 16, 2024 and the latest is May 5, 1975.