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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Sandy Lake Reservoir
Aitkin County, Minnesota · about 7,340 acres (11.5 sq mi)
45°F water, calm this morning.
About Sandy Lake Reservoir
Sandy Lake Reservoir spreads over about 7,340 acres in Aitkin County, Minnesota.
From end to end it runs about 9.7 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 56 miles. The water sits about 1,220 ft above sea level. Aitkin lies about 20 miles to the southwest. The closest city is Duluth, about 54 miles away.
- Size
- About 7,340 acres (11.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 56 miles
- End to end
- About 9.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,220 ft
- County
- Aitkin County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:15 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 Sandy Lake Reservoir 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 45°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- 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
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 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 4:41 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Sandy Lake Reservoir
- Aitkinabout 20 mi southwest
- Duluthnearest city, about 54 mi east
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Questions about Sandy Lake Reservoir
What fish are in Sandy Lake Reservoir?
Lakes like Sandy Lake Reservoir 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 Sandy Lake Reservoir?
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 Sandy Lake Reservoir?
About 7,340 acres, with about 56 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Sandy Lake Reservoir?
Aitkin is about 20 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Sandy Lake Reservoir today?
The surface was about 45°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Sandy Lake Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
