Minnesota · DNR survey data
Sandy Lake
Sandy Lake covers 103 acres in Beltrami County, running to 72 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2025. The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for this lake, so there is no depth map here, just the survey record: what the nets held and how big it ran.
DNR survey data
Fish species
WalleyeStocked · 2024Fair numbers2.8per gill net20"Typical22"Biggest
Lengths measured · 11 fish
Recent surveysLengths measured · 11 fish
2020Lengths measured · 9 fish
2010Only 9 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 1 fish
2000Only 1 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
No recent survey rating.
Rates come from standard DNR survey gear (gill nets, trap nets, electrofishing), judged against statewide benchmarks for the same gear — which is why the same number of fish per net can read differently for two species. Where the standard gear can't count a species reliably, the page shows presence and size only. Typical is the middle fish of those measured. Open a row for the full length spread, survey by survey. You can read every number on this page without an app or an account.
DNR stocking records
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Stocked |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Walleye | 101,000 fry |
| 2022 | Walleye | 101,000 fry |
| 2021 | Walleye | 102,000 fry |
| 2018 | Walleye | 112,000 fry |
| 2016 | Walleye | 108,000 fry |
Recent reports
Sandy Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Sandy Lake from guides, tournaments and regular anglers. Anything posted in the last two weeks also bumps the matching spots on the live map, so you'll see a "matches a recent report" tag on them.
Public water access
Getting on the water
- Sandy Lake (trailer launch)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Deer Lake · 298 ac · 4.6 mi
- Dellwater Lake · 199 ac · 5.2 mi
- Clearwater Lake · 999 ac · 5.2 mi
- Island Lake · 424 ac · 5.4 mi
- Balm Lake · 537 ac · 5.5 mi
- Little Buzzle Lake · 78 ac · 6.5 mi
- Long Lake · 664 ac · 6.5 mi
- Moose Lake · 132 ac · 6.6 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Sandy Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Sandy Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Sandy Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2025) recorded walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, rock bass.
Does Sandy Lake have a public access?
Yes. Sandy Lake has one public access site: Sandy Lake (trailer launch).
Is Sandy Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2024; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2016.
When was Sandy Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Sandy Lake in 2025, the most recent of 5 surveys on record.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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