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27-acre lake near St. Louis County. The lake tops out around 15 ft. The depth data here comes from the Minnesota DNR survey of 1935, a decades-old survey (the DNR's original lake-survey map). The rest of this page walks each species through its year, using the map's own scoring.
On the chart, Sand draws 27 acres inside 1.1 miles of shoreline. Index 1.6 on the shoreline: a few honest points and pockets, nothing labyrinthine. End to end it runs roughly 0.4 mi, about 0.2 mi across. You'll find it in St. Louis County. For a second option, Pequaywan lies 1 mi northwest.
Start shallow in spring: rainbow trout sit in 4 to 15 ft that time of year. They don't go far with the seasons — 4 to 15 ft covers summer, 3 to 15 ft covers winter. The spot to know is Break off the point, a drop-off in about 5 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in winter. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. Throw a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (3 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 4 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (5 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 4 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (3 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 3 to 15 ft | dawn | Break off the point (5 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Count 4 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deep basin, sits near 15 ft.
Access data: MN DNR Water Access Sites (struc_water_access_sites), Minnesota Geospatial Commons. Confirm conditions and fees locally before you launch.
| Date | Species | Count | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* | Rainbow Trout (yearlings) | 2,600 | — |
| 2024* | Brown Trout (yearlings) | 675 | — |
| 2024* | Rainbow Trout (yearlings) | 2,600 | — |
* Approximate date (agency reports month or season only). Source: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder stocking reports, retrieved 2026-08-18.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Minnesota waters are set by the Minnesota DNR — and special regulations can apply to Sand specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Minnesota fishing regulations →
Sand is about 15 ft (5 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Minnesota DNR survey of 1935, a decades-old survey (the DNR's original lake-survey map).
Anglers target rainbow trout on Sand.
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 5 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in winter. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.
For rainbow trout, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Yes — per Minnesota DNR LakeFinder stocking reports records, Sand was most recently stocked 2025 with 2,600 rainbow trout (yearlings). The full stocking history is listed above.
Fishing on Sand is regulated by the Minnesota DNR. Check the official Minnesota regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
Pequaywan 1 mi · King 2 mi · Moose 2 mi · Smith 2 mi · Schaeffer 3 mi · Little Coyote 3 mi · White 3 mi · Big Bear 3 mi · Donna 4 mi · Stone 4 mi · Little Stone 5 mi · Stewart 6 mi
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More water nearby: St. Louis County fishing maps (429 charts). Browse all Minnesota fishing maps or see every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry credit: state fisheries survey programs. How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.