---
type: lake
name: "Coon-Sandwick Lake"
county: "Itasca"
nearest_town: "Bigfork"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 594
max_depth_ft: 36
latitude: 47.71584
longitude: -93.56239
lake_score: 67
dnr_lake_id: "31052400"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/coon-sandwick-lake
---

# Coon-Sandwick Lake

Lake in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Bigfork

- **Surface Area**: 594 acres
- **Max Depth**: 36 ft
- **Shoreline**: 9.3 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 12.5 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 2 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 67/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Coon-Sandwick Lake is a 594-acre lake near Bigfork in Itasca County, Minnesota. It reaches 36 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 9.3 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 12.5 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 9 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. 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 northern pike, and they override the statewide limits. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2022.

There are 2 public boat launches (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. Scenic State Park is mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays. The lake is listed as infested with Eurasian watermilfoil — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving.

## Access

- **Public access**: 2 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Managed by**: Minnesota DNR
- **Launch fee**: Permit or fee required

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 9
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2022
- **Special regulations**: Yes
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

### Special Regulations

- **Northern Pike**: All from 24-36" must be immediately released. Possession limit three, only one over 36".

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling, Camping

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Campground

### Campgrounds

- Scenic State Park

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Brown Bullhead, Hybrid Sunfish

## Invasive Species

Eurasian watermilfoil. Clean, drain and dry boats and gear before leaving.

## Nearby Lakes

- [Connors Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/connors-lake) - 5.5 miles, 142 acres
- [Batson Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/batson-lake) - 5.5 miles, 114 acres
- [Slauson Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/slauson-lake) - 5.7 miles, 106 acres
- [Anderson Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/anderson-lake) - 5.9 miles, 295 acres
- [Brush Shanty Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/brush-shanty-lake) - 6.4 miles, 149 acres
- [East Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/east-lake) - 6.4 miles, 192 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=47.71584,-93.56239)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=31052400)
- [All lakes in Itasca County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/coon-sandwick-lake)*