Ox Hide Lake
Itasca County, Minnesota, near Pengilly. DNR lake ID 31010600.
Ox Hide Lake is a 122.7-acre lake in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Pengilly. Its deepest point reaches 40 ft, and about 31% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 13.9 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. DNR surveys document northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, yellow perch, tullibee (cisco).
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 31010600 |
|---|---|
| County | Itasca County, near Pengilly |
| Surface area | 122.7 acres |
| Maximum depth | 40 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 31% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 13.9 ft through 2025 (satellite estimate) |
| Invasive species | Not on DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026) |
| Public water accesses | 1 |
Water quality
Summer averages from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring through 2025: clarity 13.9 ft.
Fishing on Ox Hide Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 2015 (11 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 | 9.83 | 2.8 to 8.7 |
| Black crappie | gill | 0.17 | 0.5 to 2.9 |
| Bluegill | gill | 1.83 | n/a |
| Largemouth bass | gill | 0.83 | 0.3 to 1.5 |
| Tullibee (cisco) | gill | 0.17 | 1.0 to 13.3 |
| Rock bass | gill | 2.67 | 0.5 to 2.0 |
Largest fish measured in recent DNR samples: Largemouth bass 18.0 in (2015), Northern pike 33.0 in (2015).
Game and panfish documented since 2005: Northern pike, Largemouth bass, Black crappie, Bluegill, Yellow perch, Pumpkinseed, Hybrid sunfish, Rock bass, Tullibee (cisco), Bowfin, White sucker, Yellow bullhead, Brown bullhead.
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
- Oxhide Lake: 1 concrete slab launch ramp, 5 trailer spaces. 3 mi NW of Marble off US Hwy 169 to SW shore. Directions
DNR water access records (2023). Confirm current conditions with the DNR.
Nearby lakes
- Snowball Lake 1.4 mi, Itasca County
- Little Sucker Lake 2.7 mi, Itasca County
- Swan Lake 2.9 mi, Itasca County
- Swan (Main Basin) 3.0 mi, Itasca County
- Upper Panasa Lake 3.3 mi, Itasca County
- Lower Panasa Lake 3.5 mi, Itasca County
- Swan (West Bay) 3.5 mi, Itasca County
- O'Brien Lake 3.8 mi, Itasca County
Questions about Ox Hide Lake
How deep is Ox Hide Lake?
Ox Hide Lake reaches a maximum depth of 40 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 31% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Ox Hide Lake?
Ox Hide Lake covers about 122.7 acres in Itasca County, Minnesota.
How clear is Ox Hide Lake?
Summer water clarity on Ox Hide Lake averages 13.9 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Ox Hide Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Ox Hide 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.
What fish are in Ox Hide Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys document northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, yellow perch, pumpkinseed, hybrid sunfish, rock bass, tullibee (cisco), bowfin in Ox Hide Lake. The most recent standard survey was in 2015.
Where is the public boat access on Ox Hide Lake?
Ox Hide Lake has 1 public water access site on DNR record: Oxhide Lake.
Are there lake homes for sale on Ox Hide Lake?
Homes on Ox Hide 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 Ox Hide Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Ox Hide Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 31% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 13.9 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Ox Hide Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Ox Hide Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Ox Hide Lake
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, our team works Itasca County lakes every day. Send us a note or call (218) 656-6469.
Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest 2015), 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.