Sand Lake
Becker County, Minnesota
Today's Fishing Forecast
Fishing looks to be moderately active with peak fishing times around 7-8 AM and 3-5 PM. SEE MORE
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We want to see what you've caught on Sand Lake.Frequently Asked Questions About Sand Lake, MN
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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?
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Are there boat launches on Sand Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Sand Lake?
What are the fishing regulations for Sand Lake?
There are specific fishing regulations Sand 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?
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History & Status of the Fishery
A targeted survey of nearshore fish species in Sand Lake was conducted over several days, beginning on June 21st, 2021 by Index of Biological Integrity (IBI) Program Staff. Sampling sites were evenly spaced around the lake and each was sampled by backpack electrofishing and seining with a 50-foot or 15-foot seine, where possible. Backpack electrofishing was completed at 10 sampling stations. Similarly, a 50-foot seine was used to sample two stations, a 15-foot seine was used at five stations, and site conditions prevented the use of seines at three stations. Nearshore sampling captured 7 species of fish including one species that is intolerant of disturbance (i.e. Iowa Darter) and none that are tolerant of disturbance.
The nearshore data were combined with trap net and gill net data from a June 21st, 2021 standard survey to describe the fish community and provide a Fish-based IBI (FIBI) score. The FIBI uses fish community data to measure a lake's health, and the types of fish species present can help identify any stressors that may be negatively affecting the lake environment. In Minnesota lakes, certain fish species cannot survive without clean water and a healthy habitat (e.g. Blackchin Shiner, Iowa Darter, and Rock Bass), while other species are tolerant of degraded conditions (e.g. Black Bullhead, Common Carp, Fathead Minnow). The FIBI score, composed of several fish community diversity and composition metrics, indicates the overall health of a lake by comparing it to what is expected for a healthy lake. For additional information on the FIBI, search for "lake index of biological integrity" on the mndnr.gov website.
Data from this survey will contribute biological information about the health of the fish community to the Buffalo River Watershed assessment process in coordination with MN Pollution Control Agency.
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 | 0.0 mi | 200 | 28 ft |
| Solum Lake | 1.0 mi | 25 | |
| Sand Lake | 1.1 mi | 57 | |
| Moe Lake | 1.3 mi | 49 | |
| Axberg Lake | 1.4 mi | 43 | 14 ft |
| Christ Olson Lake | 1.5 mi | 72 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.6 mi | 15 | |
| Hoe Lake | 1.6 mi | 49 | |
| Lee Lake | 1.7 mi | 98 | 13 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.7 mi | 30 |
