Sand Lake

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Sand (Lower Sand) Lake is a 149-acre lake with 2 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 54 feet located southeast of Hackensack, MN. A public access is located on the Sand (Lower Sand) Lake is a 149-acre lake with 2 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 54 feet located southeast of Hackensack, MN. A public access is located on the northeast shore of adjoining Upper Sand Lake and access is through a navigable channel to Lower Sand Lake. The DNR has classified Minnesota's lakes into 43 different classes based on physical, chemical and other characteristics. Lower Sand Lake is in lake class 20; lakes in the class are generally small and deep. Other area lakes in this class include IXL, Perch, and Sullivan. The lake is primarily managed for Black Crappie, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike and secondarily for Walleye and Yellow Perch.

Lower Sand Lake is a great multi-species lake with the potential to produce large fish. Black Crappie were caught in good numbers compared to similar lakes with fish from 5 to 13 inches sampled. Further sampling is needed to establish management goals for Black Crappie. Bluegill catch rates were below the management goal but exceeded size goals with fish measuring from 3 to 9 inches. Largemouth Bass were caught in good numbers compared to similar lakes with fish from 7 to 16 inches sampled. Targeted sampling using electrofishing is needed to establish management goals for Largemouth Bass. Northern Pike abundance was below the management goal and lengths ranged from 15 to 34 inches. Northern Pike size goals were partially met in 2022. Walleye abundance was below the management goal and lengths ranged from 19 to 22 inches long. Yellow Perch were sampled in low numbers not meeting the management goal with fish up to 7 inches present.

Other fish species that anglers can expect to encounter include, Brown Bullhead, Hybrid Sunfish, Pumpkinseed, Rock Bass and Yellow Bullhead.

People can have significant impacts on lakes and the fish populations they support. Harvest, lakeshore development, removal of shoreline vegetation, and introductions of invasive species can all adversely affect fish populations. Currently, no aquatic invasive species (AIS) have been identified in Lower Sand Lake. AIS are moved from infested to non-infested waters by anglers, boaters, and lake shore owners and can adversely impact lakes and fish populations. To avoid spreading AIS, lake users are required to remove all aquatic plants or animals from their watercraft and drain all water from their boat before leaving the access. If you suspect an infestation of an invasive species in this lake, save a specimen and report it to a local natural resource office. Additional information on all of these topics can be found on the DNR website (www.dnr.state.mn.us) or by contacting the Walker Area Fisheries office.
northeast shore of adjoining Upper Sand Lake and access is through a navigable channel to Lower Sand Lake. The DNR has classified Minnesota's lakes into 43 different classes based on physical, chemical and other characteristics. Lower Sand Lake is in lake class 20; lakes in the class are generally small and deep. Other area lakes in this class include IXL, Perch, and Sullivan. The lake is primarily managed for Black Crappie, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike and secondarily for Walleye and Yellow Perch.

Lower Sand Lake is a great multi-species lake with the potential to produce large fish. Black Crappie were caught in good numbers compared to similar lakes with fish from 5 to 13 inches sampled. Further sampling is needed to establish management goals for Black Crappie. Bluegill catch rates were below the management goal but exceeded size goals with fish measuring from 3 to 9 inches. Largemouth Bass were caught in good numbers compared to similar lakes with fish from 7 to 16 inches sampled. Targeted sampling using electrofishing is needed to establish management goals for Largemouth Bass. Northern Pike abundance was below the management goal and lengths ranged from 15 to 34 inches. Northern Pike size goals were partially met in 2022. Walleye abundance was below the management goal and lengths ranged from 19 to 22 inches long. Yellow Perch were sampled in low numbers not meeting the management goal with fish up to 7 inches present.

Other fish species that anglers can expect to encounter include, Brown Bullhead, Hybrid Sunfish, Pumpkinseed, Rock Bass and Yellow Bullhead.

People can have significant impacts on lakes and the fish populations they support. Harvest, lakeshore development, removal of shoreline vegetation, and introductions of invasive species can all adversely affect fish populations. Currently, no aquatic invasive species (AIS) have been identified in Lower Sand Lake. AIS are moved from infested to non-infested waters by anglers, boaters, and lake shore owners and can adversely impact lakes and fish populations. To avoid spreading AIS, lake users are required to remove all aquatic plants or animals from their watercraft and drain all water from their boat before leaving the access. If you suspect an infestation of an invasive species in this lake, save a specimen and report it to a local natural resource office. Additional information on all of these topics can be found on the DNR website (www.dnr.state.mn.us) or by contacting the Walker Area Fisheries office.

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