Sandy Lake
About Sandy Lake
Sandy Lake is a 64-acre lake near Crown in Sherburne County, Minnesota. It reaches 41 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 14 feet, and has roughly 1.3 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 12 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 7 fish species here, including northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2012.
There are 2 public boat launches (concrete surface) managed by the township. Ice typically goes out around April 9, based on 8 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Sandy Lake
- 64 acres, up to 41 feet deep, near Crown
- 2 public boat launches (concrete) — managed by the township
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Average water clarity around 12 feet — very clear
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 2 public boat launches (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- township
Conditions
- Surface area
- 64 acres
- Max depth
- 41 ft
- Average depth
- 14 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.3 mi
- Water clarity
- 12 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 42 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
- 2 public boat launches (concrete)
- 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
- 5
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2012
- 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 9
- Years of record
- 8
- Earliest
- April 3, 2003
- Latest
- April 22, 2008
- Most recent
- April 21, 2023
See every lake on the ice-out tracker. Ice-out data: Minnesota DNR State Climatology Office.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sandy Lake?
Sandy Lake is in Sherburne County, Minnesota, near Crown. It covers 64 acres and reaches 41 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Sandy Lake?
Sandy Lake covers 64 acres with about 1.3 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 41 feet and its average depth is about 14 feet.
What fish can you catch at Sandy Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Pumpkinseed. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Sandy Lake?
Yes. Sandy Lake has 2 public boat launches (concrete), managed by the township. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Sandy Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Sandy 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 Sandy Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Sandy Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
When does the ice go out on Sandy Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 9, from 8 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is April 3, 2003 and the latest is April 22, 2008.