---
type: lake
name: "Sand Lake"
county: "Becker"
nearest_town: "Lake Park"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 311
max_depth_ft: 28
latitude: 46.86463
longitude: -96.17411
lake_score: 62
dnr_lake_id: "03065900"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/becker-county/sand-lake
---

# Sand Lake

Lake in Becker County, Minnesota, near Lake Park

- **Surface Area**: 311 acres
- **Max Depth**: 28 ft
- **Shoreline**: 4.6 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 13.5 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 62/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Sand Lake is a 311-acre lake near Lake Park in Becker County, Minnesota. It reaches 28 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 4.6 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 13.5 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 11 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and yellow perch. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. Special fishing regulations apply to sunfish, and they override the statewide limits. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2021.

There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR.

## Access

- **Public access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Managed by**: Minnesota DNR
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 11
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2021
- **Special regulations**: Yes
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

### Special Regulations

- **Sunfish**: Daily limit five.

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling

## Amenities

Boat Ramp

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Black Bullhead, Brown Bullhead, Green Sunfish, White Sucker, Yellow Bullhead

## Nearby Lakes

- [Bijou Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/becker-county/bijou-lake) - 3.2 miles, 225 acres
- [Lee Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/clay-county/lee-lake) - 3.6 miles, 158 acres
- [Stakke Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/becker-county/stakke-lake) - 4 miles, 497 acres
- [East LaBelle Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/becker-county/east-labelle-lake) - 5.1 miles, 229 acres
- [Turtle Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/becker-county/turtle-lake) - 5.7 miles, 196 acres
- [Boyer Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/becker-county/boyer-lake) - 5.9 miles, 438 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=46.86463,-96.17411)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=03065900)
- [All lakes in Becker County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/becker-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/becker-county/sand-lake)*