Sand Hill Lake

Sand Hill Lake near 47.5074, -95.7424 is a lake in Polk County, Minnesota. Sand Hill Lake covers about 479 acres and reaches a recorded 17 feet.

How the Size and Shape of Sand Hill Lake Affect Fishing

Sand Hill Lake is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.

Fish and Baits at Sand Hill Lake

Fish reported from Sand Hill Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, brown bullhead, fathead minnow, golden shiner, iowa darter, northern pike, walleye, white sucker, and yellow perch.

Crappie and Yellow Perch

For panfish at Sand Hill Lake, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.

Walleye

For roaming fish at Sand Hill Lake, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.

Northern Pike

For large predators at Sand Hill Lake, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.

Bullheads

For bottom fishing at Sand Hill Lake, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads.

How the Seasons Change Sand Hill Lake

Spring at Sand Hill Lake 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 Sand Hill Lake can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

A Simple Plan for Fishing Sand Hill Lake

On a first trip to Sand Hill Lake, 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 Sand Hill Lake

A medium spinning rod covers smaller lures at Sand Hill Lake, while a heavier rod and stronger leader are better for northern pike.

Sand Hill Lake FAQs

Where should an angler start on the 479-acre Sand Hill Lake?

At Sand Hill Lake, 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 17-foot deep end of Sand Hill Lake?

Not every trip. A better place at Sand Hill Lake 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 Sand Hill Lake?

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