Current status
No recent reportIce / open waterAwaiting first report
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Fishing notesAwaiting first report
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Sources: Visitors Bureau Outdoor Report (Nov 2, 2026) · Hayward Area Chamber · Wisconsin DNR · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (fetched Nov 3, 11:41 AM CST). Last refreshed Nov 3, 2026 12:10 PM CST.
About Big Sand Lake
Clear water; walleye and smallmouth.
- Size: 1434 acres (Burnett County)
- Max depth: 55 ft
- Fish: Largemouth Bass (abundant), Northern Pike (abundant), Panfish (present), Smallmouth Bass (present), Walleye (present)
- Access: 1 public boat landing listed
Facts: Wisconsin DNR Lake Pages — Big Sand Lake (WBIC 2676800). Check landing signs for local boating ordinances.
Recent reports
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History
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