Cox Lake

How big is Cox Lake?

How deep is Cox Lake?

What kind of fish can you catch in Cox Lake?

Are there boat launches on Cox Lake?

Are there places to eat and drink near Cox Lake?

Cox Lake is very small with much of the watershed being forested and under public ownership. There are five seasonal cabins on the lake. Access is by way of a trail off county road #39 about 8 miles south of Zerkel. The access is earthen, has a limited turn around area due to the high water, and also a limited parking area. High water tables in the lake vicinity over the past 6-8 years have raised water levels in Cox and other area lakes by as much as 8-10 feet. Cox Lake has risen and merged with two adjacent ponds that had previously been used for walleye and white suckers. The total acreage after merging is about 80 acres. The fish species composition is very limited and suggests that partial winter kills have occurred in the past, though none have been documented. Northern pike are common but most are quite small with an average length of 17 inches. Walleye are new to the lake after moving from one of the recently connected rearing ponds during the winter or spring of 1998. They are not abundant and the average length is only 11.5 inches. The only other fish species present are brown bullheads, small pumpkinseed sunfish, white suckers and minnows. Most of these will not be acceptable to anglers. There did not appear to be much fishing activity on thelake, when surveyed in 1998, as expected with the existing fishery. However, with a couple of seasons of growth the "bonus" walleye year class may provide some fishing interest.

Are there any state parks near Cox Lake?