Sand Lake
About Sand Lake
Sand Lake is a 41-acre lake near Longville in Cass County, Minnesota. It reaches 8 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 1.4 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 7 fish species here, including northern pike, largemouth bass, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2006.
There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR.
Plan Your Visit to Sand Lake
- 41 acres, up to 8 feet deep, near Longville
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, largemouth bass, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 41 acres
- Max depth
- 8 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.4 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 41 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 (gravel or earth)
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 7
- Game fish
- 4
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2006
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sand Lake?
Sand Lake is in Cass County, Minnesota, near Longville. It covers 41 acres and reaches 8 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Sand Lake?
Sand Lake covers 41 acres with about 1.4 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 8 feet.
What fish can you catch at Sand Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and Pumpkinseed. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Sand Lake?
Yes. Sand Lake has 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Sand Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at 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 Sand Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Sand Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.