Sand

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.

Sand Lake is a 149-acre lake located southeast of Hackensack, Minnesota. Sand Lake has 1.96 miles of shoreline a maximum depth of 54 feet, and the public access is located on the north shore. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR) has classified Minnesota's lakes into 43 different classes based on physical, chemical and other characteristics. Sand Lake is in lake class 20; lakes in the class are generally small and deep. The lake is primarily managed for Black Crappie, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike and secondarily for Walleye and Yellow Perch. Sand Lake has a moderate population of Northern Pike (4.2 fish per net) with an average length and weight of 19.7 inches and 1.8 pounds. Northern Pike lengths ranged from 10.6 to 34.8 inches. Bluegill were moderate in abundance (11.5 fish per net). Bluegill ranged in length from 2.2 to 9.2 inches. Largemouth Bass ranged in length from 4.4 to 19.4 inches, with an average length and weight of 12.2 inches and 1.1 pounds. Walleye abundance was low (1.7 fish per net) and fish averaged 20.0 inches long and 3.4 pounds. Walleye lengths ranged from 7.3 to 28.3 inches. Black Crappie were of low abundance (1.3 fish per net) and ranged in length from 4.5 to 12.3 inches. Other species sampled included Hybrid Sunfish, Yellow Bullhead, Yellow Perch, Rock Bass, and Pumpkinseed. 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 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.

Sand Lake (DOW# 11-0279; Lake Class 20) is a 149-acre lake located near Hackensack, MN. Public access is via Little Sand on the north shore. Sand Lake has 1.96 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 54 feet. The lake is primarily managed for Black Crappie, Bluegill Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike and secondarily for Walleye, and Yellow Perch. The DNR has classified Minnesota's lakes into 43 different classes based on physical, chemical and other characteristics. Sand Lake is in lake class 20; lakes in the class are generally small and deep. Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and Northern Pike are the primary sport fish species for anglers, and all three species are moderately abundant in Sand Lake. The Largemouth Bass population consists of a variety of sizes, including fish up to 18 inches sampled. Most Bluegill were between 6 to 8 inches, but a few larger Bluegills were sampled. Northern Pike numbers were slightly down from the last few years but sizes have increased, with fish up to 33 inches sampled. Other fish species that anglers can expect to encounter include Black Crappie, Brown Bullhead, Hybrid Sunfish, Pumpkinseed, Rock Bass, Walleye, Yellow Bullhead, and Yellow Perch 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 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.

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Black Crappie, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Rock Bass, and Northern Pike in Sand. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Sand. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.

Sand has a maximum depth of 54 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Sand is from 2022.

No invasive species are on record for Sand in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.