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What Fish Are in Big Sand Lake?

Big Sand Lake in Hubbard County, Minnesota has 16 documented fish species: black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, muskellunge, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, smallmouth bass, tullibee (cisco), walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. The lake holds an overall water quality grade of A (Excellent).

All Documented Species

Game Fish & Panfish in Big Sand Lake

Big Sand Lake supports 7 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, muskellunge, northern pike, smallmouth bass, walleye. With a water quality grade of A and a maximum depth of 135 feet across 1,639 acres, the lake offers conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.

Lake Conditions

Water Quality GradeA (Excellent)
Water Clarity23 ft
Maximum Depth135 ft
Surface Area1,639 acres
Public AccessYes
Species Count16