Sand Lake (St. Joseph County)
Sand Lake is a 102 acre lake near Nottawa in St. Joseph County. It is known for panfish and bass fishing from a county park with a pier.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Wiper
Hybrid striped bass are listed for this lake
Flathead Catfish
Live bait around wood and rock at night.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Sand Lake County ParkRamp60778 Railroad Street, Nottawa. Motorized boat launch and a fishing pier.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Sand Lake (St. Joseph County) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Michigan Department of Natural Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Sand Lake (St. Joseph County) ↗Local tips
- Fish from the park pier if you do not have a boat.
- The lake is only about 22 feet deep, so look for weeds and drop-offs.
- Try small jigs under a float for bluegill and crappie.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.