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Sandpit Lake

Lake-specific eating advicePublic access

Sandpit Lake is a 61-acre lake in Lake County, 53 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 2016. Recorded species include walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and crappie.

Details

DNR lake ID
38078600
County
Lake
Surface area
61 acres
Maximum depth
53 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
18 acres, 29% of the lake
Shoreline
2.1 miles
Average water clarity
13.0 feet (Secchi disk, 1 readings)
Nearest town (DNR)
Ely
Latest DNR fish survey
August 2016, standard survey
Surveys on record
5, since 1981
Game fish caught in the 2016 survey
northern pike 34, rock bass 3, smallmouth bass 2, walleye 1, yellow perch 1, bluegill 1
Fish species recorded
black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, rock bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, yellow perch, and 1 other species
Public accesses (DNR survey record)
3, owned by US Forest Service
Eating advice, general populations
northern pike: shorter than 22" - 1 serving/week; northern pike: 22" or longer - 1 serving/month
Size
Under 100 acres
Deepest point
30 to 59 feet
Public access
Yes
Lake-specific eating advice
Yes

Sources

Survey catches show what DNR nets and electrofishing found on the survey date, not how the fishing is today. Check the current regulations and the Department of Health advice before you keep fish, and confirm access conditions before you tow a boat.

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