Sanderson
A 92-acre lake near Florence in Lyon County — best known for walleye. Last surveyed 1988.
Fish Species (2)
Walleye
Typical numbers
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1988
Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 3.0 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 1988 | 3.00 | - | 0.06 lbs |
Other species in this lake (1)
Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.
Black Bullhead
Above-normal numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1988
Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.6 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 1988 | 58.50 | - | 0.47 lbs |
| Jul 20, 1988 | 1.62 | - | 0.37 lbs |
Biologist Notes
July 20, 1988NETTING RESULTS INDICATE THAT THE LAKE CONTAINS BLACK BULLHEAD, FATHEAD MINNOW, JOHNNY DARTER AND WALLEYE. STATE FISHERIES CREWS HARVESTED 1390 PDS OF…
NETTING RESULTS INDICATE THAT THE LAKE CONTAINS BLACK BULLHEAD, FATHEAD MINNOW, JOHNNY DARTER AND WALLEYE. STATE FISHERIES CREWS HARVESTED 1390 PDS OF WALLEYE FINGERLINGS AT 5/LB. OR 6950 FISH. THE LAKE WAS PRODUCTIVE AS A WALLEYE REARING POND AND COULD BE USED AGAIN AFTER A WIN- TERKILL SITUATION.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Sanderson?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Walleye in Sanderson. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at Sanderson?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Sanderson. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Sanderson?
Sanderson has a maximum depth of 6 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in Sanderson last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Sanderson is from 1988. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Sanderson have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Sanderson in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.
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Lake Details
- Surface Area
- 92.11 acres
- Max Depth
- 6 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.8 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed