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About Sand Lake

Surface Area (acres): 95.00
Maximum Depth (feet): 35 ft. (2004 - Information from Marshall County Conservation Board director interview.)
Motoring Restrictions: Electric Motors only
See below for additional location-specific regulations

Location

County: Marshall
Description: Surface mine lake
Coordinates: 42.05326909, -92.86102471

Nearby Parks

Union Grove State Park

Amenities

Amenities at Sand Lake include:

Boat Access
Fishing Jetty
Accessible Pier
Restrooms
Hard Surface Boat Ramp
Accessible Shoreline
Community Fishing Location

What to Fish For

Fishing Report

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Popular Fish Species

Fishing Forecast

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Consumption Guidelines

Iowa-Caught Fish Are Safe to Eat, In Almost All Cases

In nearly all cases, Iowa fish are safe to eat. Cleaning and/or preparing the meal causes most of the problems regarding taste or color of fish. Like all living creatures, fish are susceptible to diseases, parasites, and other naturally occurring conditions in the water. If you suspect your fish is affected by any of these conditions, do not eat it. Consider eating smaller and younger fish which usually have lower levels of contaminants than larger ones. Most contaminants accumulate in larger, older fish. For additional information, check out our resources for eating and cooking Iowa caught fish.

To learn more about fish tissue monitoring, visit our Fish Tissue Monitoring page .

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Stocking and Management

Stocking

Winter 2022 - 3,900 Rainbow Trout (12)
6/21/22 - 1,412 Wiper (Hybrid Striped Bass) (1.2)
Winter 2021 - 3,800 Rainbow Trout (12)
09/27/2021 - 1,710 Channel Catfish (9.5)
06/29/2021 - 2,674 Wiper (Hybrid Striped Bass) (1.7)
Annual 2020 - 3,600 Rainbow Trout (12)
April 2019 - 1,000 Brook Trout (10.8)
annual 2019 - 3,000 Rainbow Trout (10.8)
09/09/2019 - 1,716 Channel Catfish (9)
06/28/2019 - 1,012 Wiper (Hybrid Striped Bass) (1.6)
annual 2018 - 3,668 Rainbow Trout (2-3/lb)
09/26/2018 - 1,711 Channel Catfish (8.9)
06/29/2018 - 961 Wiper (Hybrid Striped Bass) (1.68)
annual 2017 - 3,600 Rainbow Trout (2-3/lb)
6/30/2017 - 2,192 Wiper (Hybrid Striped Bass) (2")
Feb 2016 - 200 Brook Trout (2-3/lb)
Feb 2016 - 3,400 Rainbow Trout (2-3/lb)
6/22/2016 - 1,048 Wiper (Hybrid Striped Bass) (1.5")
5/11/16 - 150,000 Wiper (Hybrid Striped Bass) (Fry)
10/3/16 - 1,710 Channel Catfish (9.1")
annual 2015 - 350 Brook Trout (2-3/lb)
annual 2015 - 3,400 Rainbow Trout (2-3/lb)
06/18/2015 - 5,374 Wiper (Hybrid Striped Bass) (1.5")
05/27/2015 - 175 Largemouth Bass (Adult)

Management

2011 - Exotic Species-Vegetation: Brittle Naiad reported
2011 - Exotic Species-Vegetation: Brittle Naiad reported

Regulations and Who to Talk To

Motoring Restrictions

Motoring Restrictions: Electric Motors only

Contacts for this Location

Jeff Barnes, Conservation Officer; 515-290-4907; jeffrey.barnes@dnr.iowa.gov
Brandon Bergquist, Conservation Officer; 515-290-0177; Brandon.Bergquist@dnr.iowa.gov
Nate Carr, Conservation Officer; 515-238-2047; Nate.Carr@dnr.iowa.gov
Chris Mack, Fisheries Biologist; 3193508093; chris.mack@dnr.iowa.gov
Brett Reece, Conservation Officer; 641-751-0931; Brett.Reece@dnr.iowa.gov

Fishing Regulations

Bigmouth Buffalo

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: none
Possession Limit: unlimited
Length Limit: none
Other:

Black Crappie

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: combined black and white crappie, 25 fish
Possession Limit: unlimited
Length Limit: none
Other: No daily limit on private waters

Bluegill

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: 25 fish
Possession Limit: unlimited
Length Limit: none
Other: No daily limit on private waters

Channel Catfish

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: combined: channel, blue and flathead catfish, 8 fish
Possession Limit: combined: channel, blue and flathead catfish, 30 fish
Length Limit: none
Other:

Common Carp

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: none
Possession Limit: unlimited
Length Limit: none
Other: May be taken by hand fishing, by snagging, by spear or by bow and arrow, day or night.

Freshwater Drum

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: none
Possession Limit: unlimited
Length Limit: none
Other: May be taken by hand fishing, by snagging, by spear or by bow and arrow, day or night.

Largemouth Bass

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: combined black bass, 3 fish
Possession Limit: combined black bass, 6 fish
Length Limit: 15-inch minimum
Other:

Rainbow Trout

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: combined trout (brook, brown, and rainbow) - 5 fish
Possession Limit: combined trout (brook, brown, and rainbow) - 10 fish
Length Limit: none
Other: Anglers must have paid the Trout Fee to fish for or possess trout

Smallmouth Bass

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: combined black bass, 3 fish
Possession Limit: combined black bass, 6 fish
Length Limit: 15-inch minimum
Other:

Walleye

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: combined walleye, sauger and saugeye; 5 fish
Possession Limit: combined walleye, sauger and saugeye; 10 fish
Length Limit: none
Other:

White Bass

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: none
Possession Limit: unlimited
Length Limit: none
Other:

White Crappie

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: combined black and white crappie, 25 fish
Possession Limit: unlimited
Length Limit: none
Other: No daily limit on private waters

Yellow Bass

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: none
Possession Limit: unlimited
Length Limit: none
Other:

Yellow Perch

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: 25 fish
Possession Limit: 50 fish
Length Limit: none
Other:

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