Sandy Lake
Beltrami County, Minnesota
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We want to see what you've caught on Sandy Lake.Frequently Asked Questions About Sandy Lake, MN
- How big is Sandy Lake?
- How deep is Sandy Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Sandy Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Sandy Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Sandy Lake area?
- Are there boat launches on Sandy Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Sandy Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Sandy Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Sandy Lake?
How big is Sandy Lake?
How deep is Sandy Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Sandy Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Golden Shiner, Hybrid Sunfish and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Sandy Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Sandy Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Sandy Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Sandy Lake?
History & Status of the Fishery
Sandy Lake is a 260-acre lake with a maximum depth of 32 feet located about 20 miles north of Bemidji, MN. There is a DNR public water access on the north shore of the lake with a concrete ramp and parking for eight trucks/trailers located off Sandy Lake Road. The access is shallow and can be difficult for larger boats. Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Northern Pike and Walleye are the primary species found in Sandy Lake. Statewide fishing regulations apply to all species.
Sandy Lake contains excellent habitat for Largemouth Bass. Results from nighttime electrofishing in 2019 showed an abundant population for the Bemidji area with a good average size of 13 inches and fish over 18 inches in length captured.
Black Crappie and Bluegill catch rates were comparable to other similar lakes. Bluegill over 8 inches and Black Crappie over 11 inches in length were captured in this survey however the average sizes for these species were on the small side.
Northern Pike are also a common species in Sandy Lake. Pike up to 26 inches in length were captured but similar to the panfish species average size was on the small side at less than 18 inches in length. Sandy Lake is stocked with Walleye fingerlings on alternate years. Walleye numbers have declined from previous surveys and were low in 2019 compared to similar lakes.
What is the average air temp for Sandy Lake?
Are there any state parks near Sandy 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 Sandy Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Jackson Lake | 1.1 mi | 128 | 37 ft |
| Peterson Lake | 1.9 mi | 49 | |
| Upper Lindgren Lake | 2.0 mi | 41 | 43 ft |
| Long Slough | 2.4 mi | 12 | |
| Silver Lake | 2.5 mi | 77 | 45 ft |
| Medicine Lake | 3.2 mi | 461 | 44 ft |
| Range Line Lake | 3.3 mi | 30 | |
| Swamp Lake | 3.3 mi | 54 | |
| Strand Lake | 3.4 mi | 128 | |
| Gull Lake | 3.6 mi | 2,256 | 23 ft |
