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Sand Lake

Commonwealth, Wisconsin — Florence County.

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23Surface acres
2Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 75473555).

Location & fast facts

Where Sand Lake is in Wisconsin

The red circle marks Sand Lake.

Fast facts

About Sand Lake

  • County: Florence
  • Town: Commonwealth
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 195 mi from Milwaukee and 93 mi from Wausau, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline.

Fishing in Wisconsin

Official Wisconsin DNR pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Paddling. 2 public access sites, no trailer ramp listed
  • Fishing. Largemouth Bass and Trout
  • Camping. 5 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

  • Cold water. Water stays cold well into late spring and turns cold again in fall. Wear a life jacket when paddling in the shoulder seasons.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Official lake data (Wisconsin DNR)

28 ftMaximum depth
25Acres (state figure)

Fish species listed by the Wisconsin DNR (with DNR abundance rating): Trout (common), Largemouth Bass (present).

Average depth not published.

DNR lake class: Simple - Trout Pond

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Lake Page for Sand Lake (WBIC 591700); maximum depth and acreage from the DNR lake classification data. Acreage here can differ slightly from our mapped outline.

Lake map

Sand Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Sand Lake Park Access (Cartop / walk-in)1Sand Lake Park Access (Cartop / walk-in)20.1 mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Cartop / walk-in
  1. 1Sand Lake Park Access
    Cartop / walk-in · Commonwealth
  2. 2Sand Lake Park Access
    Cartop / walk-in · Commonwealth

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 75473555), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: Wisconsin DNR boat access sites. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near Sand Lake

We found 5 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Sand Lake. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

All campgrounds & RV parks in Wisconsin

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (45.8606, -88.1928). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Sand Lake. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Sand Lake

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in CT (America/Chicago), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    2 public access sites listed.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Sand Lake Park AccessCommonwealthSTATE(DNR)Carry-in (hand launch)——Boating45.8625, -88.1932
    Sand Lake Park AccessCommonwealthSTATE(DNR)Carry-in (hand launch)——Boating45.8625, -88.1932

    Wisconsin DNR boat access sites

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Sand Lake

    How big is Sand Lake?

    Sand Lake covers about 23 acres in Commonwealth, Wisconsin (Florence County).

    How deep is Sand Lake?

    The maximum recorded depth is 28 feet, according to the Wisconsin DNR Lake Pages.

    What fish are in Sand Lake?

    Wisconsin DNR Lake Pages lists Largemouth Bass and Trout.

    Is there a public boat launch on Sand Lake?

    No trailer ramp is listed, but there are 2 public access sites for car-top boats or shore access.

    Are there campgrounds near Sand Lake?

    Yes. We list 5 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles.

    What towns are on Sand Lake?

    Sand Lake touches Commonwealth in Florence County, Wisconsin.

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