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
Sand Lake
St. Louis County, Minnesota · about 740 acres (1.2 sq mi)
40°F water, calm this morning.
About Sand Lake
In St. Louis County, Minnesota, Sand Lake covers about 740 acres.
From end to end it runs about 1.4 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 6 miles. The water sits about 1,470 ft above sea level. Mountain Iron is about 7.3 miles south. Duluth, the nearest city, is about 64 miles south.
- Size
- About 740 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6 miles
- End to end
- About 1.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,470 ft
- County
- St. Louis County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 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
For a lake of this size in Minnesota, walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 40°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- 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 7:13 am · sunset 4:35 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Sand Lake
- Mountain Ironabout 7.3 mi south
- Parkvilleabout 7.9 mi south
- Virginiaabout 9.1 mi southeast
- Gilbertabout 13 mi southeast
- Duluthnearest city, about 64 mi south
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Questions about Sand Lake
What fish are in Sand Lake?
Lakes like 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 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 Sand Lake?
About 740 acres, with about 6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Sand Lake?
Mountain Iron is about 7.3 miles south; Parkville is about 7.9 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Sand Lake today?
The surface was about 40°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Sand Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
