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How big is Little Sand Lake?
How deep is Little Sand Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Little Sand Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Blackchin Shiner, Blacknose Shiner, Johnny Darter and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Little Sand Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Little Sand Lake area?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Little Sand Lake is a 213 acre bass-panfish lake located five miles south of Calumet, MN in the Mississippi River watershed. The lake has a maximum depth of 44 feet and moderately clear water (10 ft visibility). There is a county-owned boat access on the north end of the lake off County Road #70. Little Sand Lake has been known locally as a good crappie lake. The gill-net catch rate for black crappie in the 2004 assessment was above the normal range at 6.7/net, while the trap-net catch rate was near the lake class average at 1.7/net. Black crappie sampled in 2004 had a modest size structure. Fish in the trap-net sample varied in length from 4.4 to 10.0 inches. Growth rates for black crappie were below the statewide average for all ages.The trap-net catch rate for bluegill was within the normal range at 9.2/net. This is down slightly from the 1991 assessment and the lowest catch rate observed since 1974. Bluegill size structure was modest. Fish in the trap-net sample varied from 3.4 to 8.4 inches. Only 4% of the fish sampled were over 8 inches. Bluegill growth rates were similar to the lake class average.Gill-net and trap-net catch rates for largemouth bass were within the normal range in 2004. The gill-net catch rate of 1.0/net was identical to the previous survey and the lake class average. Fish in the gill-net sample varied in length from 8.1 to 19.1 inches. A spring electrofishing assessment would likely provide better information on the bass population. The gill-net catch rate for northern pike (3.0/net) was below the expected range and was the lowest catch in any assessment since 1974. Gill-net sampled pike had a poor size structure; they varied in length from 12.3 to 36.6 inches, with only one fish over 28 inches. Northern pike growth rates were generally below the statewide average. One walleye was captured in 2004. Age analysis indicated that this fish was 11 years old. No walleye have been stocked in Little Sand Lake since 1986, so this fish was evidently the result of natural reproduction. Other species sampled included: blackchin shiner, blacknose shiner, Johnny darter, bowfin, pumpkinseed sunfish, rock bass, yellow perch and black, brown and yellow bullhead.As lakes like Little Sand become increasingly more developed, lakeshore owners will have a larger impact on their future. In order to maintain or improve fish and wildlife populations, water quality and habitat must be protected. Although the effect of land use decisions on one lake lot may seem relatively small, the cumulative impact of many lakeshore owners "fixing up" their property can result in a significant decline in water quality and habitat. For example, removing shoreline and aquatic vegetation, installing sand beach blankets, fertilizing lawns, mowing to the waters edge, uncontrolled run-off and failing septic systems all contribute excess nutrients and sediment which degrade water quality and habitat. Understanding these impacts and taking steps to avoid or minimize them will help to insure our quality fisheries can be enjoyed by future generations.
What is the average air temp for Little Sand Lake?
Are there any state parks near Little Sand Lake?
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More Nearby Lakes To Explore
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Lammon Aid Lake | 1.5 mi | 63 | 21 ft |
Unnamed Lake | 3.4 mi | 11 | 29 ft |
Lower Panasa Lake | 3.5 mi | 248 | 25 ft |
South Twin Lake | 3.8 mi | 141 | 40 ft |
Upper Panasa Lake | 4.1 mi | 148 | 13 ft |
North Twin Lake | 4.2 mi | 239 | 42 ft |
Round Lake | 4.5 mi | 101 | 16 ft |
Holman Lake | 5.0 mi | 148 | 65 ft |
Twin Lake | 5.5 mi | 147 | 35 ft |
Clearwater Lake | 5.6 mi | 132 | 16 ft |