East Fox Lake near 46.7449, -94.0781 is a lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. East Fox Lake covers about 238 acres, reaches a recorded 65 feet and holds about 4,473 acre-feet.
What to Expect at East Fox Lake
East Fox Lake is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.
Fish and Useful Baits at East Fox Lake
Fish reported from East Fox Lake include banded killifish, black bullhead, black crappie, blacknose shiner, bluegill, bluntnose minnow, bowfin, brown bullhead, cisco, green sunfish, iowa darter, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, smallmouth bass, tadpole madtom, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.
Bass
For bass at East Fox Lake, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth, and work a tube, Ned rig or small crankbait across rock and firm points for smallmouth.
Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish
For panfish at East Fox Lake, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, pumpkinseed, and green sunfish, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.
Walleye
For roaming fish at East Fox Lake, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.
Northern Pike
For large predators at East Fox Lake, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.
Bullheads
For bottom fishing at East Fox Lake, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads.
Other Reported Fish
Other choices at East Fox Lake include these plans: work a tough soft plastic or cut bait near weeds and wood for bowfin.
Rock Bass
At East Fox Lake, use a small jig, worm or tiny crankbait around rock and firm shorelines for rock bass.
Cisco
For other cold-water fish at East Fox Lake, use a tiny jig or small spoon at the depth where cisco are schooling.
A Simple Fishing Plan for East Fox Lake
On a first trip to East Fox Lake, check one quiet cove, one rocky or firm point and the nearby deep water with a moving lure, then use a jig or worm where you find fish.
When to Fish East Fox Lake
Spring at East Fox Lake is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer fishing is usually better in cooler, deeper water. Fall at East Fox Lake can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
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