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Coon-Sandwick

Coon-Sandwick is a lake in Itasca County, Minnesota.

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Fish species in Coon-Sandwick

Coon-Sandwick is a lake in Itasca County, Minnesota. Coon-Sandwick covers about 594 acres and reaches a recorded 36 feet.

How the Size and Shape of Coon-Sandwick Affect Fishing

Coon-Sandwick is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.

Fish and Baits at Coon-Sandwick

Fish reported from Coon-Sandwick include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, golden shiner, green sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, tadpole madtom, walleye, white sucker, and yellow perch.

Bass

For bass at Coon-Sandwick, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

For panfish at Coon-Sandwick, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, pumpkinseed, and green sunfish, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.

Walleye

For roaming fish at Coon-Sandwick, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.

Northern Pike

For large predators at Coon-Sandwick, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.

Bullheads

For bottom fishing at Coon-Sandwick, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads.

How the Seasons Change Coon-Sandwick

Spring at Coon-Sandwick is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall at Coon-Sandwick can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

A Simple Plan for Fishing Coon-Sandwick

On a first trip to Coon-Sandwick, check one quiet cove, one rocky or firm point and the nearby deep water with a moving lure, then use a jig or worm where you find fish.

Useful Tackle for Coon-Sandwick

A medium spinning rod covers smaller lures at Coon-Sandwick, while a heavier rod and stronger leader are better for northern pike.

Coon-Sandwick FAQs

Where should an angler start on the 594-acre Coon-Sandwick?

At Coon-Sandwick, pick one cove and the closest point or drop into deep water, then fish that small area well before making a long move.

Should anglers fish the 36-foot deep end of Coon-Sandwick?

Not every trip. A better place at Coon-Sandwick is where a point, drop-off or group of baitfish gives the fish a reason to stop.

Which reported fish is a simple first target at Coon-Sandwick?

Black bullhead is on the fish list for Coon-Sandwick, so start with a bait made for that fish instead of guessing at a species that may not be there.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Black Bullhead — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Black Crappie — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Bluegill — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Brown Bullhead — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Golden Shiner — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Green Sunfish — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Largemouth Bass — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Northern Pike — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Pumpkinseed — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Tadpole Madtom — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Walleye — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • White Sucker — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Yellow Perch — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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