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Explore Leech Lake
Leech Lake is known for offering the best Walleye fishing and Muskie fishing in the Midwest. With 195 miles of shoreline and 112,835 acres to explore, both professional fishermen and family fishing trips alike are sure to enjoy a successful day of fishing on Leech Lake.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sand Lake, MN
- How big is Sand Lake?
- How deep is Sand Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Sand Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Sand Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Sand Lake area?
- Are there boat launches on Sand Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Sand Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Sand Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Sand Lake?
How big is Sand Lake?
How deep is Sand Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Sand Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Hybrid Sunfish.
What are the closest cities to Sand Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Sand Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Sand Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Sand Lake?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Sand Lake (#11-275) is a 43-acre lake located near Longville, Minnesota that has 1.30 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 8 feet. There is a state-owned public access on the north shore. This lake is also known unofficially as Upper Sand or Little Sand Lake. It is connected by a navigable channel on the south end to another, larger Sand Lake (#11-279).
The catch of bluegill in Sand Lake (#11-275) in DNR test nets was similar to that found in other lakes of this type. Bluegill up to 8 inches were sampled. Largemouth bass were common in the lake, and those in the DNR nets ranged from 7 to 20 inches.
Other fish species that are available for anglers to catch are brown bullhead, hybrid sunfish, northern pike, pumpkinseed, and yellow bullhead.
Anglers can help maintain or improve the quality of fishing by practicing selective harvest. Selective harvest allows for the harvest of smaller fish for table fare, but encourages release of medium- to large-sized fish. Releasing these fish can help maintain balance in the fish community in Sand Lake and provide anglers the opportunity to catch more and larger fish in the future.
Shoreline areas on the land and into the shallow water provide essential habitat for fish and wildlife that live in or near Minnesotas lakes. Overdeveloped shorelines cant support the fish, wildlife, and clean water that are associated with natural undeveloped lakes.
Shoreline habitat consists of aquatic plants, woody plants and natural lake bottom soils. Plants in the water and at the waters edge provide habitat, prevent erosion and absorb excess nutrients. Shrubs, trees, and woody debris such as fallen trees or limbs provide good habitat both above and below the water and should be left in place. By leaving a buffer strip of natural vegetation along the shoreline, property owners can reduce erosion, help maintain water quality, and provide habitat and travel corridors for wildlife.
What is the average air temp for Sand Lake?
Are there any state parks near Sand Lake?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Sand Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Sand Lake | 0.5 mi | 149 | 54 ft |
| Widow Lake | 0.8 mi | 198 | 46 ft |
| Island Lake | 1.4 mi | 184 | 40 ft |
| IXL Lake | 1.5 mi | 95 | 40 ft |
| Long Lake | 1.6 mi | 246 | 37 ft |
| Blackwater Lake | 1.7 mi | 767 | 67 ft |
| Squeedunk Lake | 2.0 mi | 17 | 35 ft |
| Big Deep Lake | 2.1 mi | 536 | 107 ft |
| Little Woman Lake | 2.4 mi | 36 | 14 ft |
| Ponto Lake | 2.5 mi | 388 | 60 ft |
