Sand Lake

Q: 📍 Where is Sand Lake located?

Sand Lake is a lake located in Pierce County, North Dakota , United States . Its coordinates are: 48.408672501, -99.801542463.

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North Dakota, United States

5.0·17 catches

Logged catches

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Top fish species at Sand Lake

Northern pike

Bluegill

Yellow perch

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When are Northern Pike biting on Sand Lake?

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Fishing regulations at Sand Lake, ND

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Fishing regulations in North Dakota can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Local laws and licenses

North Dakota fishing license

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Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round

Northern pike

Regulation boundaryNorth Dakota State Waters

Bag limit5

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Additional information

Possession limit = 10 northern pike No size limit.

Synonyms

Esox lucius

Season open: year-round

Bluegill

Regulation boundaryNorth Dakota State Waters

Bag limit10

Additional information

Possession limit = 20 bluegill No size limit.

Edibility

Catch, Clean, Cook Bluegill

Synonyms

Lepomis macrochirus

Season open: year-round

Yellow perch

Regulation boundaryNorth Dakota State Waters

Bag limit20

Additional information

Possession Limit = 40 yellow perch

Edibility

Good

Synonyms

Perca flavescens

Local laws and licenses

North Dakota fishing license

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FAQ about Sand Lake fishing

📍 Where is Sand Lake located?

Sand Lake is a lake located in Pierce County, North Dakota, United States. Its coordinates are:

48°24′31.2″N 99°48′5.6″W

🎣 Where on Sand Lake is it best to fish?

Find the best fishing spots on Sand Lake by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.

🐟 What species are in Sand Lake?

The most common species in Sand Lake are:

Northern pike - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
Bluegill - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
Yellow perch - 2 members reported to have caught this fish

📢 What are the latest Sand Lake fishing reports?

The latest Sand Lake fishing reports are:

@Rooosldldld reported a nice Northern pike.
@Rooosldldld reported a nice Northern pike.
@Rooosldldld reported a nice Northern pike.

🗓️ What species are in season at Sand Lake right now?

According to fishing regulations at Sand Lake, some of the species in season this June include: Paddlefish. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .

🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Sand Lake?

Fishing in North Dakota requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual and short-term, available online or at licensed retailers.

In North Dakota, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. Residents 65 and older qualify for a discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license
Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations
Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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Sand Lake

Top fish species at Sand Lake

Sand Lake fishing reports

General info

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When are Northern Pike biting on Sand Lake?

Fishing regulations at Sand Lake, ND

Regulations for top species

Northern pike

Bluegill

Yellow perch

Reviews of Sand Lake

Other fishing waters nearby

Cities nearby

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