Does Big Sand Lake have walleye?

Yes. Walleye have been documented in Big Sand Lake alongside 15 other species.

Is Big Sand Lake good for fishing?

Big Sand Lake has 16 documented fish species and has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring. That is an above-average species count, which generally indicates a healthy multi-species fishery. The lake has confirmed public access.

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

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

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 readings of — 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 Clarity	23 ft
Maximum Depth	135 ft
Surface Area	1,639 acres
Public Access	Yes
Species Count	16

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