Little Sand Lake
About Little Sand Lake
Little Sand Lake is a 413-acre lake near Remer in Cass County, Minnesota. It reaches 12 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 4.3 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 8.9 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 10 fish species here, including northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2022.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. Ice typically goes out around April 16, based on 6 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Little Sand Lake
- 413 acres, up to 12 feet deep, near Remer
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch
- Average water clarity around 8.9 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 413 acres
- Max depth
- 12 ft
- Shoreline
- 4.3 mi
- Water clarity
- 8.9 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 409 acres
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
Best For
- Ice fishing
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 10
- Game fish
- 6
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2022
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 16
- Years of record
- 6
- Earliest
- April 9, 2005
- Latest
- April 24, 2008
- Most recent
- April 14, 2025
See every lake on the ice-out tracker. Ice-out data: Minnesota DNR State Climatology Office.
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60 out of 100 Lake ScoreCass · Remer731 acres
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Sand Lake?
Little Sand Lake is in Cass County, Minnesota, near Remer. It covers 413 acres and reaches 12 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Little Sand Lake?
Little Sand Lake covers 413 acres with about 4.3 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 12 feet.
What fish can you catch at Little Sand Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Little Sand Lake?
Yes. Little Sand Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Little Sand Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Little Sand Lake. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.
Is Little Sand Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Little Sand Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
When does the ice go out on Little Sand Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 16, from 6 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is April 9, 2005 and the latest is April 24, 2008.