---
type: lake
name: "Sand Lake"
county: "Lake"
nearest_town: "Isabella"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 486
max_depth_ft: 11
latitude: 47.58445
longitude: -91.66939
lake_score: 58
dnr_lake_id: "38073500"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county/sand-lake
---

# Sand Lake

Lake in Lake County, Minnesota, near Isabella

- **Surface Area**: 486 acres
- **Max Depth**: 11 ft
- **Shoreline**: 8.1 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 4.1 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- **Lake Score**: 58/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Sand Lake is a 486-acre lake near Isabella in Lake County, Minnesota. It reaches 11 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 8.1 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 4.1 feet.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 9 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, bluegill, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, and burbot. 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 2022.

There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the US Forest Service. A campground is mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.

## Access

- **Public access**: 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- **Managed by**: US Forest Service
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

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

### Special Regulations

- **Sunfish**: Daily limit five.

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling, Camping

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Carry-In Access, Campground

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Burbot, Rock Bass, Hybrid Sunfish, White Sucker

## Nearby Lakes

- [Stony Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county/stony-lake) - 3.8 miles, 249 acres
- [Greenwood Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county/greenwood-lake) - 4.8 miles, 1,329 acres
- [Wampus Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county/wampus-lake) - 4.8 miles, 139 acres
- [South McDougal Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county/south-mcdougal-lake) - 5.6 miles, 287 acres
- [Middle McDougal Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county/middle-mcdougal-lake) - 6.2 miles, 104 acres
- [West Chub Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county/west-chub-lake) - 6.5 miles, 115 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=47.58445,-91.66939)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=38073500)
- [All lakes in Lake County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county)

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