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 has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring.
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. The lake runs to a maximum depth of 135 feet across 1,639 acres, conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Clarity | 23 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 135 ft |
| Surface Area | 1,639 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 16 |
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