The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Big Sand Lake
Hubbard County, Minnesota · about 1,530 acres (2.4 sq mi)
39°F water, calm this morning.
About Big Sand Lake
In Hubbard County, Minnesota, Big Sand Lake covers about 1,530 acres.
It stretches about 2.3 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 7.7 miles. The water sits about 1,430 ft above sea level. Park Rapids is about 5.9 miles southwest.
- Size
- About 1,530 acres (2.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7.7 miles
- End to end
- About 2.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,430 ft
- County
- Hubbard County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Sunday Fair
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 12 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like Big Sand Lake in Minnesota usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 39°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairWalleye
Cold. Slow jigs on deep structure.
- FairNorthern pike
Cold. Slow baits near weed edges and drop-offs.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
- FairYellow perch
Cold. Deep schools; small jigs or minnows.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:20 am · sunset 4:47 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Big Sand Lake
- Park Rapidsabout 5.9 mi southwest
- Menahgaabout 17 mi south
- Walkerabout 18 mi east
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Questions about Big Sand Lake
What fish are in Big Sand Lake?
Lakes like Big Sand Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Big Sand Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Big Sand Lake?
About 1,530 acres, with about 7.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Big Sand Lake?
Park Rapids is about 5.9 miles southwest; Menahga is about 17 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Big Sand Lake today?
The surface was about 39°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Big Sand Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
