Fish Fox Lake

This an example of the type of information that could be collected in a table to share with the ODNR and anglers for a win, win, win.

I'd want to collect species, size, time temperature, and approximate depth.

That wouldn't reveal too many secrets but would provide and excellent foundation to start.

Crowd-sourced Fishing Log

Type of Water: 
Fox Lake was constructed in 1968 by the Margaret’s Creek Watershed Conservancy District. Maximum depth: 21 feet.

Species:

Largemouth bass

Channel catfish (stocked in alternate years)

Crappie

Bluegill

Gizzard shad is the main forage species.

Angler Reports:
Dmeis:

Largemouth bass; caught a 20 in on a purple worm near stumps 5/18/89

Gizzard shad is the main forage species: I've never seen a shad here.

Ameis:

Channel catfish: saw a guy take 6 on 5/11/2015

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View Lake Map: Fox Lake

Methods of Fishing & Best Fishing Sites

• The best largemouth bass fishing can be found in the spring and fall. As springtime water temperatures warm up, bass will move into shallow water areas to feed and to prepare for spawning. Fish near shallow structure such as tree stumps, fallen trees, or weed bed edges. Spinnerbaits, rubber worms, crankbaits, and jig-n-pig combinations work well. Warm summer water temperatures will usually push fish into deeper depths. Fishing during the early morning hours or in the evening will provide better results. Cooler fall temperatures will trigger bass to move back in the shallow water areas. Fishing success may pick up as bass prepare for winter.
• Bluegill can be caught throughout the lake from early spring until fall. Popular methods include wax worms or redworms fished below a bobber. Look for spawning beds in shallow water during the spring and throughout the summer. Many bluegill can be found concentrated in these areas.
• Channel catfish angling picks up by mid-June. Night crawlers, chicken livers, or prepared catfish baits work well when fished on the bottom. Night fishing for catfish is a popular method for catfish anglers.

Fish Survey Report

TYPE OF FISH	OVERALL NUMBERS	SIZE	LARGEST (INCHES)
Largemouth Bass	Good	Poor	21.1
Sunfish	Good	Good	8.2

Visit ODNR official page for Fox Lake.