Little Sand Lake
Cass County, Minnesota, near Chickamaw Beach. DNR lake ID 11023000.
Little Sand Lake is a 71-acre lake in Cass County, Minnesota, near Chickamaw Beach. Its deepest point reaches 17 ft. Summer water clarity averages 7.0 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 11023000 |
|---|---|
| County | Cass County, near Chickamaw Beach |
| Surface area | 71 acres |
| Maximum depth | 17 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | Not surveyed |
| Water clarity (summer) | 7.0 ft through 2025 (satellite estimate) |
| Invasive species | Not on DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026) |
| Public water accesses | 1 |
Water quality
Summer averages from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring through 2025: clarity 7.0 ft.
Fishing regulations
No lake-specific regulation found in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Regulations change. Confirm with the DNR before fishing.
Invasive species
Not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means no confirmed listing, not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
Public boat access
- Little Sand Lake: carry-in or shore access. From the City of Pine River, 3.8 miles N on Cty Rd 42, 1.4 miles N on 24th Ave SW to S shore of lake. Directions
DNR water access records (2023). Confirm current conditions with the DNR.
Nearby lakes
- Hattie Lake 1.2 mi, Cass County
- Brockway Lake 2.2 mi, Cass County
- Horseshoe Lake 2.4 mi, Cass County
- Johnson Lake 3.0 mi, Cass County
- Ada Lake 3.1 mi, Cass County
- Lizzie Lake 3.2 mi, Crow Wing County
- Sylvan Lake 3.2 mi, Cass County
- Bass Lake 3.2 mi, Cass County
Questions about Little Sand Lake
How deep is Little Sand Lake?
Little Sand Lake reaches a maximum depth of 17 ft according to Minnesota DNR records.
How big is Little Sand Lake?
Little Sand Lake covers about 71 acres in Cass County, Minnesota.
How clear is Little Sand Lake?
Summer water clarity on Little Sand Lake averages 7.0 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Little Sand Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Little Sand Lake is not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means there is no confirmed listing; it is not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
Where is the public boat access on Little Sand Lake?
Little Sand Lake has 1 public water access site on DNR record: Little Sand Lake.
Are there lake homes for sale on Little Sand Lake?
Homes on Little Sand Lake come up for sale throughout the year, and some sell before they’re ever publicly advertised. Tell us what you’re looking for and our agents will run a custom search and send you matching homes on Little Sand Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Little Sand Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, and summer clarity around 7.0 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Little Sand Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Little Sand Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Little Sand Lake
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, our team works Cass County lakes every day. Send us a note or call (218) 656-6469.
Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest not on record), DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026), Minnesota Rules 6264.0400 (April 2026), MPCA monitoring via the Water Quality Portal, DNR water access records (2023), LAGOS-US. Lakewide information from public data; it does not describe any specific property. Verify shoreline, bottom type, and depth at any frontage.