The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Sand Lake
Oneida County, Wisconsin · about 1,510 acres (2.4 sq mi)
46°F water, calm this morning.
About Sand Lake
Sand Lake is a lake in Oneida County, Wisconsin, covering about 1,510 acres.
It stretches about 4.1 miles end to end with roughly 16.1 miles of shoreline. At about 1,600 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Eagle River, is about 7.4 miles northeast.
- Size
- About 1,510 acres (2.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 16.1 miles
- End to end
- About 4.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,600 ft
- County
- Oneida County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 2:45 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 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 Sand Lake in Wisconsin 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 46°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.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 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 6:55 am · sunset 4:28 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Sand Lake
- Eagle Riverabout 7.4 mi northeast
- Rhinelanderabout 12 mi south
- Lac du Flambeauabout 24 mi west
- Nashvilleabout 27 mi southeast
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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, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. 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 1,510 acres, with about 16.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Sand Lake?
Eagle River is about 7.4 miles northeast; Rhinelander is about 12 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Sand Lake today?
The surface was about 46°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.
