Sand Lake near Iron Mountain: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Sand Lake sits in Florence County, out in Wisconsin. It stands 1,112 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 21 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. The closest town, Iron Mountain, is 6.8 miles away. Then Kingsford, 7.4 miles, and Quinnesec, 11 miles. Within a short drive: Lake Anna 2 miles away, Ellwood Lake 2.5 miles off, Cosgrove Lake 2.7 miles away, Railroad Lake 3.2 miles off and Frog Lake 3.2 miles away. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Sand Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Public occurrence data for Florence County names brown trout, rainbow trout, largemouth bass and bluegill. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Fish Sand Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 11°F in January and 66°F in July. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near mid April. On average, mid April opens the water and late November closes it again. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. Anyone fishing Sand Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. You can leave the car about half a mile from the water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Lake Anna at 2 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the position on Sand Lake before loading the car.