What Fish Are in Sanford Lake?
Sanford Lake in Midland County, Michigan has 17 documented fish species: Black crappie, Blackside darter, Bluegill, Bluntnose minnow, Central stoneroller, Common shiner, Creek chub, Golden shiner, Hornyhead chub, Johnny darter, Largemouth bass, Northern logperch, Pumpkinseed, Rock bass, Smallmouth bass, Spotfin shiner, Yellow perch. The lake has limited nutrient and algae sampling on record.
All Documented Species
Game Fish & Panfish in Sanford Lake
Sanford Lake supports 4 of the region's most-targeted species: Black crappie, Bluegill, Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass. The lake runs to a maximum depth of 20 feet across 1,526 acres, conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Clarity | 5 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 20 ft |
| Surface Area | 1,526 acres |
| Species Count | 17 |
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