Burnett County · lake · 1,434 acres
Big Sand Lake
Stocked 2× since 2025 · Wisconsin DNR
Big Sand Lake is a lake in Burnett County, Wisconsin, stocked with Walleye — most recently on Jan 1, 2025. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Wisconsin DNR; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
89°
70°
10 mph
3%
Fri
Rain
77°
64°
9 mph
40%
Sat
Overcast
82°
61°
11 mph
4%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 129,495 | 0.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 567 | 6.39" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Lost Lake1.1 mi
- Warner Lake1.8 mi
- Viola Lake1.6 mi
- Rohr Lake1.9 mi
- Bass Lake2.5 mi
- Buck Lake1.9 mi
- Cranberry Lake2.4 mi
- Pokegama Lake3.1 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official WI regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Big Sand Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Big Sand Lake?+
Big Sand Lake is stocked with Walleye in Burnett County, Wisconsin, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by Wisconsin DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Big Sand Lake?+
Yes — Wisconsin requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Big Sand Lake?+
Big Sand Lake is a lake in Burnett County, Wisconsin. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Wisconsin DNR · updated Jan 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.