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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

White Sand Lake

Vilas County, Wisconsin · about 1,220 acres (1.9 sq mi)

45°F water, calm tomorrow morning.

Water45°F
Level—no gauge
Wind today6 mphNNW
Best bite3:15 pmto 5:00 pm

About White Sand Lake

In Vilas County, Wisconsin, White Sand Lake covers about 1,220 acres.

It stretches about 2.9 miles end to end with roughly 13.3 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 1,610 ft above sea level. Lac du Flambeau lies about 2.9 miles to the southwest.

Size
About 1,220 acres (1.9 sq mi)
Shoreline
About 13.3 miles
End to end
About 2.9 miles
Elevation
About 1,610 ft
County
Vilas County

The lake from above

1 1 mile N
Spot 1 is open for everyone; grey dots are the PRO spots.

Best fishing times

Saturday Good

  • 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
  • 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 mph

Sunday Good

  • 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
  • 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 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 White 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 45°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.

  • Good
    Walleye

    Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.

  • Good
    Northern pike

    Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.

  • Slow
    Largemouth bass

    Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.

  • Slow
    Smallmouth bass

    Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.

  • Good
    Yellow perch

    Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.

From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.

Fishing spots

  1. 1
    Back of a cove

    Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.

  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 6
  7. 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

45°F

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

Saturday 39° / 26° 6 mph NNW Partly Sunny
Sunday 43° / 22° 3 mph SW Sunny

Sunrise 6:57 am · sunset 4:29 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).

Towns and places to stay near White Sand Lake

  • Lac du Flambeauabout 2.9 mi southwest
  • Park Fallsabout 28 mi west
  • Eagle Riverabout 28 mi east

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Questions about White Sand Lake

What fish are in White Sand Lake?

Lakes like White 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 White 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 White Sand Lake?

About 1,220 acres, with about 13.3 miles of shoreline.

What town is near White Sand Lake?

Lac du Flambeau is about 2.9 miles southwest; Park Falls is about 28 miles west.

What is the water temperature at White Sand Lake today?

The surface was about 45°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.

White Sand Lake on your phone

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