Sand Point Lake
St. Louis County, Minnesota
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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?
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- 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?
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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?
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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 within Voyageurs National Park, approximately 5 miles north of Crane Lake, Minnesota on the International border between Minnesota and Ontario. Sand Point is a Class 2, mesotrophic lake with a total surface area of 8,526 acres, of which 4,848 acres (57%) are in Minnesota. Its waters are soft, and aquatic vegetation is sparse, except in the shallow bays. Sand Point Lake has a maximum depth of 184 feet, although almost one third (32%) of the lake is less than 15 feet deep. The mean summer transparency (Secchi) is 7.2 feet. Sand Point Lake is usually stratified from late May to late October of each year. Shoal water substrates are dominated by boulder, ledge rock, rubble, sand, and muck. Sand Point is part of the Namakan Reservoir, which also consists of Crane, Kabetogama, Little Vermilion, and Namakan lakes. Sand Point Lake has been sampled annually with fall gill nets since 1983.
Current fishing regulations on Sand Point Lake follow the boarder waters (Canada-Minnesota) regulations. For Walleye and Sauger, the limit is six (not more than four can be Walleye), Walleye from 18"-26" must be immediately released, and only one Walleye over 26" allowed in possession limit.
Walleye gill-net catch rate was 9.7 fish per net which was above average for similar lakes. The catch rate is above the management goal of 6.3 fish per net for Sand Point Lake. Total length ranged from 7.5 to 26.7 inches and mean length was 13.9 inches. Mean weight was 1.1 pounds which was average for similar lakes. A total of 15 year classes were present and ages ranged from 1 to 17 years. Overall, there are good numbers of Walleye in Sand Point Lake, with the chance to catch Walleye over 26 inches.
Northern Pike gill-net catch rate was 3.9 fish per net which was well above average for similar lakes. The catch rate is above the management goal of 1.6 fish per net for Sand Point Lake. Total length ranged from 18.9 to 28.9 inches and the mean length was 23.8 inches. The mean weight was 2.8 pounds which was below average for similar lakes. A total of six year classes were present, and ages ranged from 2 to 8.
Sauger gill-net catch rate was 0.7 fish per net which was below average for similar lakes. Total length ranged from 8.9 to 13.4 inches and the mean length was 10.5 inches. Mean weight was 0.3 pounds which was well below average for similar class lakes. A total of four year-classes were present, and ages ranged from 1 to 6. The 2015 year class was strong compared to recent years. Sauger provide additional harvest opportunities for anglers.
Yellow Perch gill-net catch rate was 2.5 fish per net which was below average for similar lakes. Total length ranged from 5.5 to 9.6 inches and the mean length was 6.7 inches. The mean weight of 0.1 pounds was below average for similar lakes. A total of five year-classes were present in the sample and ages ranged from 2 to 6 years. Yellow Perch offer an additional fishing opportunity and forage for Walleye and Northern Pike.
Tullibee (Cisco) gill-net catch rate was 8.2 fish per net. Total length ranged from 6.1 to 18.1 inches, and the mean length was 11.2 inches. The mean weight was 0.6 pounds. Tullibee (Cisco) offer an additional fishing opportunity as well as forage for Walleye and Northern Pike.
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