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Sand Point Lake is known for its excellent fishing opportunities and is home to a variety of fish species, including walleye, northern pike, bass, and crappie, which are popular targets for anglers. The lake is also popular for boating, canoeing, kayaking, and other water-based activities. The lake has a maximum depth of 184 feet, which makes it ideal for swimming and other water sports.
The lake is surrounded by the rugged wilderness of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, which offers a unique and pristine outdoor experience for visitors. The area is known for its stunning scenery, remote campsites, and abundant wildlife, including moose, black bears, and wolves.
Sand Point Lake is also part of the Voyageurs National Park, which is a protected area that encompasses several lakes and rivers in northern Minnesota. The park offers a variety of recreational opportunities, including camping, hiking, fishing, and boating. Visitors can explore the park's rugged wilderness and observe a wide variety of wildlife, including moose, black bears, and bald eagles.
Overall, Sand Point Lake is a popular and vibrant natural resource in northeastern Minnesota, offering a wide range of recreational opportunities and ecological significance. The lake is also known for its picturesque beauty and peaceful atmosphere, making it a popular destination for those seeking a quiet retreat in nature.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sand Point Lake, MN
- How big is Sand Point Lake?
- How deep is Sand Point Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Sand Point Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Sand Point Lake area?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Sand Point Lake?
- What are the fishing regulations for Sand Point Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Sand Point Lake?
How big is Sand Point Lake?
How deep is Sand Point Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Sand Point Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Cisco (Tullibee), Emerald Shiner, Golden Shiner, Lake Whitefish, Logperch, Rainbow Smelt, Shorthead Redhorse, Silver Lamprey, Silver Redhorse, Trout-Perch and White Sucker.
Are there places to stay in the Sand Point Lake area?
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Are there places to eat and drink near Sand Point Lake?
What are the fishing regulations for Sand Point Lake?
There are specific fishing regulations Sand Point Lake that you need to know. For complete fishing regulations visit the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. To report a violation call (800) 652-9093. Need a Minnesota fishing license?
What aquatic invasive species are found in Sand Point 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
Sand Point Lake is located on the border between Minnesota and the Province of Ontario and is part of the Namakan Reservoir, which also consists of Crane, Kabetogama, Little Vermilion, and Namakan lakes. There is no road access to several of the lakes. Thus, anglers gain access by traveling by boat from road access points located on Crane or Kabetogama lakes.
Black Crappie fishing has become more popular recently on Sand Point Lake and connected waters. Abundance in the most recent survey was slightly above the expected range for this lake type, as has been the case for many years. So, fishing should remain similar to past years. Several size-classes were present in the sample and fish up to 10.6 inches were sampled in 2016.
Northern Pike abundance was well above the top of the expected range for this lake type. Anglers have a chance to catch very large pike in Sand Point Lake; our samples commonly include fish over 40 inches.
Sauger are present but generally rare and sizes are small. The average size sampled in 2016 was 10.0 inches and the average weight for all Sauger sampled was 0.28 pounds.
Smallmouth Bass is another choice for anglers visiting Sand Point Lake. Abundance in 2016 according to our netting results was within the expected range for this lake type. Also, angler creel surveys show that anglers catch good numbers on Sand Point Lake and trophy-sized fish are out there.
For many years the Walleye population has consistently been at the top of the expected range for this lake type. All nine of the highest abundance levels ever recorded have occurred after a size regulation was implemented in 1998 to enhance the Walleye population. Abundance in 2016, was again above the normal range for Sand Point Lake. Fifteen year-classes were present and age ranged from 1-20 years, which provides for a wide range of available sizes for anglers to catch. Many year-classes looked promising and should provide good fishing in the immediate future. Total length in the sample ranged from 7.4-28.0 inches and the average weight was about one pound.
Yellow Perch are present but abundance was low and sizes were small. Yellow Perch are likely more important as forage for predators rather than recreational fish for anglers.
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More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Sand Point Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Little Trout Lake | 2.4 mi | 272 | 95 ft |
| Mukooda Lake | 2.4 mi | 774 | 78 ft |
| O'Leary Lake | 3.9 mi | 202 | 52 ft |
| Lucille Lake | 4.5 mi | 131 | 19 ft |
| Johnson Lake | 5.5 mi | 1,736 | 88 ft |
| Spring Lake | 6.7 mi | 219 | 60 ft |
| Crane Lake | 6.7 mi | 2,921 | 80 ft |
| Dovre Lake | 7.0 mi | 116 | 17 ft |
| Little Vermilion Lake | 7.2 mi | 1,288 | 52 ft |
| Tooth Lake | 7.4 mi | 59 | 43 ft |
