The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 2 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Big Sand Lake
Cass County, Minnesota · about 720 acres (1.1 sq mi)
35°F water, calm this morning.
About Big Sand Lake
Big Sand Lake spreads over about 720 acres in Cass County, Minnesota.
From end to end it runs about 1.9 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 7.2 miles. At about 1,330 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Cohasset is about 20 miles northeast.
- Size
- About 720 acres (1.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7.2 miles
- End to end
- About 1.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,330 ft
- County
- Cass County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 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, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 35°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- 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.
- FairYellow perch
Cold. Deep schools; small jigs or minnows.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
2 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 7:16 am · sunset 4:42 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Big Sand Lake
- Cohassetabout 20 mi northeast
- Grand Rapidsabout 23 mi northeast
- Crosslakeabout 27 mi south
- Walkerabout 28 mi west
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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, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. 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 720 acres, with about 7.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Big Sand Lake?
Cohasset is about 20 miles northeast; Grand Rapids is about 23 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Big Sand Lake today?
The surface was about 35°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.
