Sanborn Lake
Cass County, Minnesota
Today's Fishing Forecast
Fishing looks to be moderately active with peak fishing times around 8-9 AM and 3-5 PM. SEE MORE
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We want to see what you've caught on Sanborn Lake.Frequently Asked Questions About Sanborn Lake, MN
- How big is Sanborn Lake?
- How deep is Sanborn Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Sanborn Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Sanborn Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Sanborn Lake area?
- Are there boat launches on Sanborn Lake?
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- What are the fishing regulations for Sanborn Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Sanborn Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Sanborn Lake?
How big is Sanborn Lake?
How deep is Sanborn Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Sanborn Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Banded Killifish, Greater Redhorse, Hybrid Sunfish, Spottail Shiner and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Sanborn Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Sanborn Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Sanborn Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Sanborn Lake?
What are the fishing regulations for Sanborn Lake?
There are specific fishing regulations Sanborn 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 Sanborn Lake was conducted on July 21, 2022 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 seine, where possible. Backpack electrofishing was completed at all ten sampling stations. Similarly, a 50-foot seine was used to sample nine stations, and a 15-foot seine was used to sample one station. Nearshore sampling captured 13 species of fish including six species that are intolerant of disturbance (i.e., Banded Killifish, Blackchin Shiner, Blacknose Shiner, Iowa Darter, Mimic Shiner, and Rock Bass) and no species that are tolerant of disturbance.
The nearshore data were combined with trap net and gill net data from a June 2022 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., Green Sunfish). 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 indicates Sanborn Lake is healthy as indicated by an FIBI score, well above the impairment threshold for aquatic life use determined for similar lakes. Data from this survey will contribute biological information about the health of the fish community to the Pine River Watershed assessment process in coordination with MN Pollution Control Agency.
What is the average air temp for Sanborn Lake?
Are there any state parks near Sanborn 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 Sanborn Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Fawn Lake | 0.5 mi | 46 | 29 ft |
| Johnson Lake | 0.7 mi | 90 | 55 ft |
| Rainy Lake | 0.9 mi | 129 | 29 ft |
| South Twin Lake | 1.1 mi | 17 | |
| Brockway Lake | 1.2 mi | 180 | 17 ft |
| North Twin Lake | 1.3 mi | 17 | |
| Lind Lake | 1.3 mi | 440 | 27 ft |
| Loon Lake | 1.6 mi | 22 | |
| Horseshoe Lake | 1.7 mi | 260 | 51 ft |
| Horseshoe Lake | 1.7 mi | 260 | 51 ft |
