Sandy Lake
Sandy Lake is a small lake in Houghton County near Toivola, in the western Upper Peninsula. It holds walleye, largemouth bass and panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Sandy Lake AccessRampPublic boat ramp at 6039 Sandy Lake Access Rd, Toivola, listed with Michigan DNR data.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 Sandy Lake 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 Sandy Lake ↗Local tips
- Fish the edges of the deeper water, which tops out near 21 feet, for walleye and perch.
- Work weed edges with a plastic worm for largemouth bass.
- Small jigs under a bobber take bluegill and crappie.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.