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Frequently Asked Questions About White Sand Lake, MN
- How big is White Sand Lake?
- How deep is White Sand Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in White Sand Lake?
- Are there fishing guides or charters for White Sand Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the White Sand Lake area?
- Are there boat launches on White Sand Lake?
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- What is the average air temp for White Sand Lake?
- Are there any state parks near White Sand Lake?
How big is White Sand Lake?
How deep is White Sand Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in White Sand Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Hybrid Sunfish and White Sucker.
Are there fishing guides or charters for White Sand Lake?
Are there places to stay in the White Sand Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on White Sand Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near White Sand Lake?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in White Sand Lake?
Join us in the fight to prevent the spread of invasive species These sneaky creatures can hitch a ride on boats, clinging onto propellers, anchor lines, and trailers. They can even survive in hidden places like bilge water and ballast tanks, or disguise themselves in dirt and sand that sticks to nets, buckets, anchors, and waders. But don't worry, we have the power to stop them in their tracks with just a few simple steps. So let's do our part and protect our waters from these unwanted invaders.
History & Status of the Fishery
White Sand Lake is a 368 acre lake that lies within the city of Baxter, Minnesota. The lake is highly developed and water levels fluctuate widely with groundwater levels. Water clarity is good with a secchi disk reading of 10 feet in 2013. The lake's once dense hardstem bulrush fringe has been significantly reduced due to removal by lakeshore owners, typically during low water years. Protection of aquatic vegetation, especially emergent vegetation, is important for maintaining good water quality. Vegetation also provides spawning habitat and cover for fish. The lake has an extensive shoal area with little fishing structure, but still provides good fishing opportunities.
Largemouth bass were sampled by spring electrofishing at a rate of 67.2/hr. run-time. Average length was 13.3 inches with a maximum length of 19.1 inches. The northern pike gillnet catch of 12.2/net was above average. Average size was 19.7 inches and 1.9 lbs. Fish at least 24 inches long accounted for 18% of the catch. Two and three year old fish (2010 and 2011 year classes) made up 57% of the catch. These fish were between 14 and 23 inches.
White Sand is stocked with walleye fingerlings every other year. These stockings appear to be providing anglers with an occasional walleye catch. The walleye gillnet catch of 1.2/net was average when compared with similar lakes. Average size was 18.3 inches and 2.4 lbs, with walleyes up to 22 inches captured. Walleye 15 inches or longer accounted for 64% of the catch and 55% were 20 inches or longer.
Black crappies had a gillnet catch of 8.7/net and a trap net catch of 2.2/net. Past gillnet catches have ranged from 0.2/net (1985) to 16.3/net (1956). Average length was 6.7 inches with a maximum length of 11.9 inches. For both gillnets and trap nets combined, 27% of the black crappies were at least 8 inches.
Catch rates for bluegill, rock bass, and yellow bullhead were average in 2013 compared to similar lakes, and catches of yellow perch, pumpkinseed, brown bullhead, and bowfin (dogfish) were relatively low. Research has shown that large, nest protecting, bluegill are important to the fish community but are especially vulnerable to angler harvest. Please consider releasing them.
What is the average air temp for White Sand Lake?
Are there any state parks near White Sand Lake?
Crow Wing State Park
Pillsbury State Forest
Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
Crow Wing State Forest
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around White Sand Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Perch Lake | 1.3 mi | 266 | 40 ft |
| Whipple Lake | 1.4 mi | 295 | 25 ft |
| Red Sand Lake | 1.5 mi | 515 | 23 ft |
| Carlson Lake | 2.4 mi | 92 | 37 ft |
| Wise Lake | 3.9 mi | 135 | 44 ft |
| Hardy Lake | 4.3 mi | 105 | 26 ft |
| Hartley Lake | 4.7 mi | 136 | 20 ft |
| Gilbert Lake | 5.0 mi | 357 | 45 ft |
| Sylvan Lake | 5.5 mi | 894 | 57 ft |
| Sylvan Lake | 5.5 mi | 321 | 31 ft |
