Major Lake Species:  Northern Pike, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Muskie, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Whitefish

Lake Facts:

• Sand Lake is located near the village of Minaki Ontario approx. 45 km. north the Kenora in Northwestern Ontario
• co-ordinates: Lat. 50° 06′ 32″ Long. 97° 37′ 43″
• the lake (Big and Little Sand) is part of the Winnipeg River system and connects to several other lakes including Pistol, Gun and Roughrock Lake
• it is a large lake with a perimeter of 262 km. (164 miles)
• Big Sand reaches maximum depths of over 200′. The average depth is 69′
• Big and Little Sand Lake are connected via several channels that wind their way through a series of islands in the centre of the lake
• major fish species include pike, walleye, smallmouth bass, muskie, black crappie, yellow perch and whitefish
• take note that changing water levels can increase the current as you travel through narrows and necked down areas
• Sand Lake is located within the boundaries of Fisheries Management Zone 5