Walleye Stocked · 13 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night Sand Lake fishing
Sand Lake fishing is stocked with Muskellunge and Walleye on a natural lake. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 2010. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Muskellunge and dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye.
- Last stocked
- 2025
- Walleye
- Plants on record
- 20
- Since 2010
- Species recorded
- 2
- Average size
- 7.2 in
- Surface acres
- 319.8
Fish at Sand Lake
Walleye Stocked · 13 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Muskellunge Stocked · 7 plants · last 2024 Best: dawn, dusk Sand Lake, located in Barron County, is a 318 acre lake with a maximum depth of 57 feet. The lake's water is moderately clear. Common fish species include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Walleye. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Sand Lake is stocked
About 346 reported fish per acre, 4th most of 8 lakes in Barron County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2010
321
Fish stocked in 2011
11,893
Fish stocked in 2012
322
Fish stocked in 2013
4,830
Fish stocked in 2014
12,357
Fish stocked in 2015
4,760
Fish stocked in 2016
9,379
Fish stocked in 2017
7,989
Fish stocked in 2018
8,264
Fish stocked in 2019
4,771
Fish stocked in 2020
7,488
Fish stocked in 2021
4,766
Fish stocked in 2022
23,614
Fish stocked in 2023
4,771
Fish stocked in 2024
317
Fish stocked in 2025
4,751
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Walleye | 4,751 | 7.2 in | report |
| 2024 | Muskellunge | 317 | 13 in | report |
| 2023 | Walleye | 4,771 | 6.75 in | report |
| 2022 | Muskellunge | 360 | 13.8 in | report |
| 2022 | Walleye | 23,254 | 1.75 in | report |
| 2021 | Walleye | 4,766 | 6.1 in | report |
| 2020 | Walleye | 7,488 | 3.25 in | report |
| 2019 | Walleye | 4,771 | 6.3 in | report |
| 2018 | Walleye | 7,904 | 1.7 in | report |
| 2018 | Muskellunge | 360 | 12.1 in | report |
| 2017 | Walleye | 7,989 | 5.4 in | report |
| 2016 | Muskellunge | 228 | 12 in | report |
| 2016 | Walleye | 9,151 | 2 in | report |
| 2015 | Walleye | 4,760 | 7.1 in | report |
| 2014 | Walleye | 12,035 | 2.3 in | report |
| 2014 | Muskellunge | 322 | 10.9 in | report |
| 2013 | Walleye | 4,830 | 6.3 in | report |
| 2012 | Muskellunge | 322 | 12.7 in | report |
| 2011 | Walleye | 11,893 | 1.6 in | report |
| 2010 | Muskellunge | 321 | 11.7 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Maple Plain, WI
- Facilities
- dock
The only public launch is the Barron County landing in the southeast corner: a concrete ramp with a boarding dock and parking for 11 to 15 rigs, but no restroom. DNR notes the dock approach is not ADA accessible. The lake sits northwest of Cumberland and reaches 57 feet.
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Common questions
What fish are at Sand Lake?
Fishing Sand Lake usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 13 of 20 plants on record, ahead of Muskellunge. Walleye was last stocked 2025, averaging 4.4 in. Muskellunge was last stocked 2024, averaging 12.3 in.
When is Sand Lake stocked?
Last stocked 2025. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 2010. About 346 reported fish per acre, 4th most of 8 lakes in Barron County with both a fish count and a surface area.
How big are the fish stocked at Sand Lake?
Stocked fish average 7.2 in. Walleye average 4.4 in. Muskellunge average 12.3 in.
How do you get on Sand Lake?
The nearest town is Maple Plain, WI. Facilities include dock. The only public launch is the Barron County landing in the southeast corner: a concrete ramp with a boarding dock and parking for 11 to 15 rigs, but no restroom. DNR notes the dock approach is not ADA accessible. The lake sits northwest of Cumberland and reaches 57 feet.