Sand Lake #1 is a fishing water in Grand Traverse County, Michigan (Central Lake Michigan management unit).
Fishing pressure is our estimate of how busy Sand Lake #1 is likely to be today. It looks at the day of the week, the time of year, and whether the lake has been stocked recently, because fresh stockings tend to draw anglers. Lower pressure usually means more room to work the water for channel catfish, flathead catfish and muskellunge.
Moderate activity expected. Midweek mornings are typically quieter.
Estimate based on day of week, season, and recent stocking. Not a live crowd count.
Combined bite activity across all 35 species in this lake.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | 12" | 10 |
| Flathead Catfish | 15" | 5 |
| Muskellunge | 42" | 1 per license year (registration required) |
| Northern Pike | 24" | 2 |
| Rainbow Trout | 8" (most inland lakes) | 5 trout, max 3 over 15" |
| Walleye | 15" | 5 |
| Redear Sunfish | None | 25 sunfish combined |
* Records shown are from our database. For the most current data, visit the Michigan DNR directly.
* Forecast is based on historical DNR data and is not a guarantee of future stocking.