Sand Lake

Aerial view of Sand Lake, a 540 acre lake in St. Germain, Wisconsin

Sand Lake is a popular clear-water member of the Sugar Camp Chain, positioned conveniently between St. Germain and Eagle River.

It provides solid recreational boating, good fishing, and chain connectivity, making it desirable within its system. While it is not considered one of the elite Northwoods lakes, it remains a respected and consistently sought-after chain option.

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Sand Lake Specs:

Clarity:
Avg. Depth: 13 Feet
Size: 540 Acres
Max Depth: 25 Feet
Shoreline: 4.85 Miles
Water Source:
Lake Access: Public
Water Color: Tanned
Trophic State: Eutrophic
Time to Town: 18 Minutes
Acres Per Owner: 7.3
Owners Per Mile: 15.26
Chain:Sugar Camp

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Fishing:
Fish Species:
Bottom:
Boat Traffic: Average
Noise Level:
High Speed: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes
Lake Roads:
Cell Coverage: Spotty
Home Density:
Boat Launch: Yes (1)
Lake Grade: Very Good
Rentals on Lake: Yes
Township: Sugar Camp
School District: Three Lakes
Tax Rate: $5.79 / $1000
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Sand Lake contour map
Snowmobile Trails:
Trail 15 runs on the east side of Chain Lake and loops around to the north side of Dam Lake.
ATV Trails:
No nearby routes
St. Germain:
15 mins
Grocery Store
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Eagle River:
17 mins
Grocery Store
Hospital

This is a summary based on available information.

Sand Lake sees solid multi‑species fishing as part of the Sugar Camp Chain, with walleyes, muskies, pike, bass, and panfish present. Anglers commonly focus on weedlines, points, and offshore breaks, using jigs, rigs, and crankbaits to adjust to changing depths and conditions. Clear water can make timing important, with many anglers favoring low‑light periods and windy days for walleyes and larger predators. Chain connectivity also supports trolling passes between lakes and through neck‑down areas, where fish often concentrate.

I had AI give me the coordinates for the launches I had on file. They are not super accurate, but should give a rough idea of where you can find the landings. If no coordinates were available at all I didn't link to the map.

Sand Lake public landing
Public boat landing on Sand Lake in the Lake Tomahawk area, offering a standard ramp and modest parking for fishing boats and small pontoons.

How big is Sand Lake?

Sand Lake is 540 acres with 4.85 miles of shoreline.

How deep is Sand Lake?

Sand Lake has an average depth of 13 feet and a maximum depth of 25 feet.

Does Sand Lake have a boat launch?

Yes, Sand Lake has a public boat launch.

How far is Sand Lake from St. Germain?

Sand Lake is 18 minutes from St. Germain, Wisconsin.

What fish are in Sand Lake?

Sand Lake contains a Variety of fish species including Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye.

What is the water clarity of Sand Lake?

Sand Lake has a water clarity of 5.0 feet.

How long is the shoreline on Sand Lake?

The shoreline of Sand Lake is about 4.85 miles.

What type of lake is Sand Lake?

Sand Lake is a Drainage lake.

What is the trophic status of Sand Lake?

Sand Lake is a Eutrophic lake.

Is Sand Lake on a chain of lakes?

Yes, Sand Lake is on the Sugar Camp chain of lakes.

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