Big Sand Lake

Burnett County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)1,434
Maximum Depth (ft)55
Mean Depth (ft)9
Shoreline (miles)—
Bottom Composition—
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)—
Trophic Status—
Drainage BasinSEEPAGE
Lake Classlake
Public Access—
Township—
GPS Coordinates45.82460° N, 92.21950° W
WBIC (DNR ID)2676800

Fish Species

5 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
Largemouth BassAbundant—
Northern PikeAbundant—
PanfishPresent—
Smallmouth BassPresent—
WalleyePresent—

Boat Landings

1 landing

NameTypeRampTrailersFee♿
Big Sand Lake AccessRAMP—6-10NoYes

Invasive Species

Invasive species have been documented in or near this lake. Please clean, drain, and dry all watercraft and equipment before leaving to prevent spread.

SpeciesStatusFirst Detected
Chinese Mystery SnailConfirmed—
Purple LoosestrifeConfirmed—

Data sourced from Wisconsin DNR lake surveys. Last scraped: 4/30/2026.

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