Little Ox Lake
Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Manhattan Beach. DNR lake ID 18030200.
Little Ox Lake is a 46.5-acre lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Manhattan Beach. Its deepest point reaches 72 ft, and about 32% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 17.1 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 18030200 |
|---|---|
| County | Crow Wing County, near Manhattan Beach |
| Surface area | 46.5 acres |
| Maximum depth | 72 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 32% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 17.1 ft through 2025 (satellite estimate) |
| Invasive species | Not on DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026) |
| Public water accesses | 0 |
Water quality
Summer averages from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring through 2025: clarity 17.1 ft.
Fishing on Little Ox Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 1981 (45 years ago). Catch per net is compared with the DNR’s typical range for lakes of the same type.
| Species | Net | Catch per net | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern pike | gill | 4.5 | 2.8 to 8.7 |
| Yellow perch | gill | 24.5 | 1.5 to 23.0 |
| Black crappie | trap | 0.5 | 0.5 to 3.3 |
| Bluegill | gill | 0.5 | n/a |
| Bluegill | trap | 87.25 | 5.7 to 40.5 |
| Largemouth bass | trap | 1.0 | 0.3 to 1.6 |
| Pumpkinseed | gill | 1.5 | n/a |
| Pumpkinseed | trap | 10.0 | 1.3 to 6.3 |
| Rock bass | trap | 1.0 | 0.5 to 2.8 |
Fishing regulations
No lake-specific regulation found in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Regulations change. Confirm with the DNR before fishing.
Invasive species
Not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means no confirmed listing, not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
Public boat access
No public water access on DNR record.
Nearby lakes
- Meyer Lake 0.4 mi, Crow Wing County
- Ox Lake 0.8 mi, Crow Wing County
- Loon Lake 1.0 mi, Crow Wing County
- Island Lake 1.3 mi, Crow Wing County
- West Fox Lake 1.8 mi, Crow Wing County
- Big Trout Lake 2.0 mi, Crow Wing County
- East Fox Lake 2.4 mi, Crow Wing County
- Rush Lake 2.4 mi, Crow Wing County
Questions about Little Ox Lake
How deep is Little Ox Lake?
Little Ox Lake reaches a maximum depth of 72 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 32% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Little Ox Lake?
Little Ox Lake covers about 46.5 acres in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.
How clear is Little Ox Lake?
Summer water clarity on Little Ox Lake averages 17.1 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Little Ox Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Little Ox Lake is not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means there is no confirmed listing; it is not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
Are there lake homes for sale on Little Ox Lake?
Homes on Little Ox Lake come up for sale throughout the year, and some sell before they’re ever publicly advertised. Tell us what you’re looking for and our agents will run a custom search and send you matching homes on Little Ox Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Little Ox Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 32% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 17.1 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Little Ox Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Little Ox Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Little Ox Lake
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, our team works Crow Wing County lakes every day. Send us a note or call (218) 656-6469.
Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest 1981), DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026), Minnesota Rules 6264.0400 (April 2026), MPCA monitoring via the Water Quality Portal, DNR water access records (2023), LAGOS-US. Lakewide information from public data; it does not describe any specific property. Verify shoreline, bottom type, and depth at any frontage.