Sand Lake (Douglas County)
Sand Lake is a small, shallow lake in Douglas County with a sandy shoreline and a few cottages. It is fished mainly for northern pike, largemouth bass and panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Northern Pike
Listed as common on the WDNR lake page.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Sand Lake AccessPublicPlatted public access off a town road on the east shore. No boat launch is listed, so plan on a small boat or shore fishing.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Sand Lake (Douglas County) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Sand Lake (Douglas County) ↗Local tips
- Fish near weeds and sandy drop-offs in the shallow basin.
- Winterkill can happen in some years, so check recent reports before ice fishing.
- Carry small boats in. The access has no listed ramp.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.