Today on Little Sand
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Wind & weather
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DNR data
BluegillPanfish, common6.5
PerchPanfish, common6.5
CrappiePanfish, common6.5
WalleyePresent · stocked5.6
LargemouthPresent4.0
Northern pikePresent4.0How we rate
Start from how common the DNR says the fish is (abundant 7.5, common 6, present 3.5). Add 1 if the DNR stocked it in the last 5 years, 0.6 for walleye in two-story or complex lakes, and up to 0.9 for lake size. The DNR counts bluegill, perch and crappie together as panfish, so they share a score.
Depth map
Wisconsin DNRTap a map to zoom. Pinch or scroll to zoom in, drag to move.
Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-08| Walleye | 15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Northern pike | No size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
 Bass | 14" min · 5 a dayJune 20, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
1 public- AccessDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2024 | 815 walleye yearling, 12.8" |
| 2023 | 6,593 walleye small fingerling, 2" |
| 2022 | 4,619 walleye large fingerling, 4.7" |
| 2021 | 12,262 walleye small fingerling, 2.03" 237 muskellunge large fingerling, 10.66" |
| 2019 | 9,270 walleye small fingerling, 1.96" 235 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.2" |
The DNR has 1 fish survey on file for this lake.
Before you go
DNRThis is health advice about eating fish, from the DNR. It is not how many you can catch or keep. Catch limits are in Rules.
Eat any amount Bullheads, Crappies, Inland Trout, Yellow Perch
Up to 1 meal a week All Other Species And Sizes, Bass, Bluegill, Catfish, Walleye
Up to 1 meal a month Muskies, Northern Pike (Larger Than 25")
Advice for this water. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsIce on Little Sand
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Catches & reportsLakes near Little Sand
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak LakeForest | 0.9 | 51 | 47 ft |
| Deep Hole LakeForest | 1 | 97 | 15 ft |
| Ground Hemlock LakeForest | 2.7 | 88 | 44 ft |
| Rolling Stone LakeLanglade | 2.8 | 672 | 12 ft |
| Mole LakeForest | 2.9 | 73 | 17 ft |
| Saint Johns LakeForest | 2.9 | 96 | 21 ft |
| Rice LakeForest | 3.1 | 208 | 6 ft |
| Crane LakeForest | 4.3 | 341 | 25 ft |
Little Sand questions
How deep is Little Sand Lake?
Little Sand Lake is 20 feet at its deepest, and 6 feet deep on average. It covers 237 acres.
What fish are in Little Sand Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (common), largemouth bass (present), northern pike (present) and walleye (present).
Where is the boat launch on Little Sand Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Access.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Little Sand Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Little Sand Lake?
15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Little Sand Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2024 the DNR and partners stocked 815 walleye (yearling).
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Sources: Wisconsin DNR (lake facts, species, rules, stocking, consumption advice, survey map), National Weather Service (forecast). Sun and moon computed for the lake's location. Best times are a model of light and moon, not a promise. Checked 2026-10-08.