Sand
Lake County, Minnesota — DOW #38073500
Special Regulations for Sand
This lake has regulations that differ from statewide defaults. Always check before fishing.
- Daily limit five.
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Sand. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 0.23 lb | 9 |
| 1992-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 4.7 (normal) | 2.2 – 14.6 | 0.21 lb | 14 |
| 2008-06-16 | Standard trap nets | 2.6 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 0.23 lb | 47 |
| 2008-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 0.26 lb | 12 |
| 2008-08-18 | 1/4-in trap nets | 365.9 | — | — | 3293 |
| 2008-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (normal) | 2.2 – 14.6 | 0.20 lb | 30 |
| 1982-05-31 | Standard trap nets | 10.4 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 0.28 lb | 145 |
| 1982-05-31 | Standard gill nets | 11.8 (normal) | 2.2 – 14.6 | 0.36 lb | 59 |
| 1986-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 0.29 lb | 16 |
| 1986-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 2.2 – 14.6 | 0.40 lb | 6 |
| 1961-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | — | 15 |
| 1961-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (normal) | 2.2 – 14.6 | — | 7 |
| 1989-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 0.37 lb | 6 |
| 1989-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 6.3 (normal) | 2.2 – 14.6 | 0.24 lb | 19 |
| 2022-08-08 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 0.17 lb | 9 |
| 2022-08-08 | 1/4-in trap nets | 12.3 | — | — | 37 |
| 2022-08-08 | Trapnet - Mini Fyke | 1.5 | — | — | 3 |
| 2022-08-08 | Standard gill nets | 6.2 (normal) | 2.2 – 14.6 | 0.24 lb | 56 |
| 2014-06-09 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 0.27 lb | 28 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 0.08 lb | 2 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 3.7 (normal) | 2.2 – 14.6 | 0.15 lb | 33 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.9 | 0.97 lb | 8 |
| 1992-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 5.3 (normal) | 3.0 – 9.8 | 0.60 lb | 16 |
| 2008-06-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.9 | 1.57 lb | 8 |
| 2008-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 5.8 (normal) | 3.0 – 9.8 | 0.70 lb | 52 |
| 2008-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.9 | 0.81 lb | 13 |
| 2008-08-18 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.1 | — | 0.60 lb | 10 |
| 1982-05-31 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.9 | 3.54 lb | 7 |
| 1982-05-31 | Standard gill nets | 9.4 (normal) | 3.0 – 9.8 | 0.57 lb | 47 |
| 1986-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.9 | 0.93 lb | 10 |
| 1986-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 3.0 – 9.8 | 1.96 lb | 8 |
| 1961-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.9 | — | 6 |
| 1961-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 21.0 (above normal) | 3.0 – 9.8 | — | 63 |
| 1989-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.9 | 0.84 lb | 11 |
| 1989-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 13.7 (above normal) | 3.0 – 9.8 | 0.65 lb | 41 |
| 2022-08-08 | Standard gill nets | 14.4 (above normal) | 3.0 – 9.8 | 0.65 lb | 130 |
| 2022-08-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.9 | 1.46 lb | 2 |
| 2022-08-08 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.7 | — | 0.54 lb | 5 |
| 2014-06-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.9 | 2.41 lb | 5 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 11.1 (above normal) | 3.0 – 9.8 | 0.44 lb | 100 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.9 | 1.07 lb | 5 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.2 | 2.23 lb | 23 |
| 1992-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 4.7 (normal) | 3.6 – 14.1 | 2.07 lb | 14 |
| 2008-06-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.2 | 3.02 lb | 11 |
| 2008-08-18 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.2 | — | 0.21 lb | 11 |
| 2008-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 8.4 (normal) | 3.6 – 14.1 | 1.86 lb | 76 |
| 2008-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.2 | 2.80 lb | 13 |
| 1982-05-31 | Standard trap nets | 2.5 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.2 | 2.39 lb | 35 |
| 1982-05-31 | Standard gill nets | 6.4 (normal) | 3.6 – 14.1 | 2.35 lb | 32 |
| 1986-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.2 | 2.69 lb | 10 |
| 1986-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (below normal) | 3.6 – 14.1 | 2.57 lb | 3 |
| 1961-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.2 | — | 22 |
| 1961-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (normal) | 3.6 – 14.1 | — | 15 |
| 1989-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.2 | 3.30 lb | 9 |
| 1989-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (below normal) | 3.6 – 14.1 | 1.85 lb | 8 |
| 2022-08-08 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.7 | — | — | 2 |
| 2022-08-08 | Trapnet - Mini Fyke | 1.0 | — | — | 2 |
| 2022-08-08 | Standard gill nets | 7.4 (normal) | 3.6 – 14.1 | 1.33 lb | 67 |
| 2014-06-09 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.2 | 3.01 lb | 19 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 7.6 (normal) | 3.6 – 14.1 | 1.43 lb | 68 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.2 | 2.50 lb | 5 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 2.0 – 6.3 | 1.20 lb | 4 |
| 1992-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 1.52 lb | 8 |
| 2008-06-16 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 | — | 0.92 lb | 40 |
| 2008-08-18 | Standard gill nets | 2.6 (normal) | 2.0 – 6.3 | 1.17 lb | 23 |
| 2008-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 | — | 0.95 lb | 15 |
| 2008-08-18 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.2 | — | 1.63 lb | 11 |
| 1982-05-31 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 6.3 | 0.70 lb | 10 |
| 1982-05-31 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 | — | 1.02 lb | 15 |
| 1986-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 6.3 | 1.23 lb | 4 |
| 1986-07-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 3.33 lb | 3 |
| 1961-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 6.3 (above normal) | 2.0 – 6.3 | — | 19 |
| 1961-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 | — | — | 15 |
| 1989-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 6.3 (above normal) | 2.0 – 6.3 | 1.02 lb | 19 |
| 1989-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 0.78 lb | 5 |
| 2022-08-08 | Standard gill nets | 3.4 (normal) | 2.0 – 6.3 | 1.60 lb | 31 |
| 2022-08-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 | — | 2.10 lb | 8 |
| 2014-06-09 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 | — | 2.21 lb | 19 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 2.0 – 6.3 | 1.18 lb | 3 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 0.53 lb | 4 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-06-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.6 | 0.23 lb | 7 |
| 2008-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.6 | 0.18 lb | 5 |
| 2022-08-08 | 1/4-in trap nets | 10.7 | — | — | 32 |
| 2022-08-08 | Trapnet - Mini Fyke | 1.0 | — | — | 2 |
| 2022-08-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.17 lb | 3 |
| 2022-08-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.6 | 0.16 lb | 4 |
| 2014-06-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.6 | 0.24 lb | 5 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-06-16 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 6.4 | 0.84 lb | 50 |
| 2008-08-18 | 1/4-in trap nets | 21.6 | — | 0.01 lb | 194 |
| 2008-08-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 6.4 | 0.18 lb | 4 |
| 2022-08-08 | 1/4-in trap nets | 56.3 | — | 0.02 lb | 169 |
| 2022-08-08 | Trapnet - Mini Fyke | 147.5 | — | — | 295 |
| 2022-08-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.34 lb | 2 |
| 2022-08-08 | Standard trap nets | 3.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 6.4 | 0.21 lb | 30 |
| 2014-06-09 | Standard trap nets | 4.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 6.4 | 0.78 lb | 79 |
| 2014-08-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 6.4 | 0.33 lb | 3 |
Burbot
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-08-18 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2022-08-08 | Trapnet - Mini Fyke | 0.5 | — | 0.04 lb | 1 |
Tadpole Madtom
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-08-18 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.3 | — | 3 |
| 2022-08-08 | Trapnet - Mini Fyke | 0.5 | — | 1 |
BNS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-08-18 | 1/4-in trap nets | 13.9 | — | 125 |
| 2022-08-08 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.0 | — | 3 |
| 2022-08-08 | Trapnet - Mini Fyke | 1.0 | — | 2 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-08-18 | 1/4-in trap nets | 6.6 | — | — | 59 |
| 2022-08-08 | Trapnet - Mini Fyke | 0.5 | — | — | 1 |
| 2022-08-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 15.8 | 0.08 lb | 1 |
| 2022-08-08 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.0 | — | — | 3 |
| 2014-06-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 13.3 | 0.05 lb | 1 |
Spottail Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-08-18 | 1/4-in trap nets | 12.2 | — | 110 |
| 2022-08-08 | 1/4-in trap nets | 5.0 | — | 15 |
Trout-Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-08-18 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.1 | — | 1 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.0 | 0.19 lb | 1 |
| 2022-08-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.5 | 0.25 lb | 2 |
Iowa Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-08 | Trapnet - Mini Fyke | 0.5 | — | 1 |
PRD
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-08 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.3 | — | 1 |
Common Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-08 | 1/4-in trap nets | 2.3 | — | 7 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.41 lb | 2 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
Get DirectionsShowing 14 nearby bait & tackle shops on the map.
Nearby Bait & Tackle
Agate Bay Outfitters LLC
Two Harbors, MN
★ 4.4Boundary Waters Outfitters
Ely, MN
★ 4.9Canadian Border Outfitters
Ely, MN
★ 4.8Granite Gear Inc
Two Harbors, MN
★ 4.7North Country Canoe Outfitters
Ely, MN
★ 4.9Red Rock Wilderness Store
Ely, MN
★ 5Seagren's Home Hardware Outdoors
Two Harbors, MN
★ 4.6Veness Bait & Tackle
Two Harbors, MN
★ 3.9Nearby Marinas
Resorts & Lodges Near Sand
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Sand. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Sand
(218) 830-2148
(218) 235-9595
(218) 428-5562
(218) 365-3466
(218) 213-8816
(218) 491-3277
Other Lakes in Lake County
Plan Your Trip to Sand
- Weather forecast for Sand — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.5826°N, 91.6715°W — Get Directions
- View on MN DNR LakeFinder for the latest survey data and lake info
- Review Minnesota fishing regulations for season dates and limits
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for ages 16+ — buy online at dnr.state.mn.us
Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.