Sand

Crow Wing County

Near Fifty Lakes

DOW: 18029900

A 99-acre lake near Fifty Lakes in Crow Wing County.

Fish Species (2)

No gamefish, panfish, or trout are on record for this lake. The species recorded here are listed below.

Other species in this lake (2)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

Black Bullhead

Good · 64

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.11 lbs

Catch rate: 31.5 per trap net · typical 1.8–26.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 14, 1989	252.00	-	0.12 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 14, 1989	31.50	-	0.11 lbs	Standard trap nets

Golden Shiner

Good · 50

Large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 14, 1989	0.50	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets

Biologist Notes

August 14, 1989The black bullhead net catches indicate higher than average population densities, with smaller than average size fish. The net catches were four times…

The black bullhead net catches indicate higher than average population densities, with smaller than average size fish. The net catches were four times the third quartile for lakes in lake group 37. The golden shiner net catches indicate average population density with average size fish. The net catches fell between the first and third quartile for lakes in lake group 37.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Sand?

Minnesota DNR surveys of Sand record 2 species, but no common gamefish or panfish among them. See the species list above for what has been sampled.

Is there public access at Sand?

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.

How deep is Sand?

Sand has a maximum depth of 12 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When was Sand last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR fish survey data for Sand is from 1989. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.