Sand Lake

Rusk, Chippewa County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)272
Maximum Depth (ft)100
Mean Depth (ft)29
Shoreline (miles)
Bottom Composition25% sand, 25% gravel, 30% rock, 20% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)
Trophic Status
Drainage BasinSEEPAGE
Lake Classlake
Public Access
Township
GPS Coordinates45.29690° N, 91.35810° W
WBIC (DNR ID)2353600

Fish Species

5 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
Largemouth BassCommon
MuskyCommon
PanfishCommon
WalleyeCommon
Northern PikePresent

Boat Landings

1 landing

NameTypeRampTrailersFee
Sand Lake AccessRAMP1-5NoNo

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
Curly-Leaf PondweedConfirmed

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