Big Sand?

[nels824]

Staying on Big Sand over new years and looking for some info on the lake.

Since I haven't seen anything from here.

1. What are the ice conditions?

2. What do you fish for?

3. Can I bring my wheelhouse or should I bring my portable and 4 wheeler?

4. Best place to get bait and info?

5. Staying in a house on the south side and wondering if that access is usable?

Thanks in advance for the advice

[mn_bowhunter]

You won't get much info on Big Sand with the access being right at the outlet. If you can drive out from the place you are renting it might be ok. I've seen over a foot of ice on other lakes, but Big Sand is late to freeze and deep. Delaneys or northern bait would be the best bet for some info. Mostly known as a walleye lake - there is a slot from 20-28. I did see some 4 wheeler tracks going out from the access, but they went along the shore for 30 yards before venturing out. South bay has good drop-offs right off shore so you could just as easily walk out.

[nels824]

Thanks for the info mn_bowhunter, is there another lake near by that might work to entertain some kids?

[Fathom]

Lake Emma is just to the north of Big sand. Should find some panfish/crappie action. Haven't been out there lately but in the past it has produced.

[mn_bowhunter]

I'd agree with Emma. Ojibway is just up the road too and has lots of panfish and 20-24" pike.

[mn_al]

Do you have a wheeler or just a car/truck? I used to access Big Sand through Cool Ridge on the east side of the lake. I was on Emma last night and got a few crappies in 18 ft of water. Bite didn't start until 5 and was only an hour long. I guess the ice was 14 inches.

[nels824]

Thanks for the info guys, I think I'm just going to bring it all up and see what happens