Big Sand Lake
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Big Sand Lake is located 18 miles North and East of Longville along Highway 200, or 1 1/2 Miles West of Remer. Named Big Sand Lake by settlers in the area, the original Ojibwe name is Mikinako Sagallgun which means "Turtle Lake". The lake is known for it's wealth of bluegills and northern pike, crappies, walleye, large mouth bass and rock bass.

Lake List


~ Area Lakes

~ Big Sand

~ Boy

~ Girl

~ Inguadona

~ Leech

~ Little Boy

~ Long

~ Thunder

~ Wabedo

~ Woman



  • Balsam Bay Resort - Big Sand Lake (853 acres)
    6231  72nd St. NE, PO Box 65, Remer, MN  56672
    Family fishing resort that offers 6 modern housekeeping Cabins and campground. Heated Pool, Game room, Groceries/Ice, Laundry, Playground, Boat/Motor Rental, Pontoons, Pets, 20 Camping, 18 RV Hook-ups, Shower House, Full & Partial week rates, Accept Credit Cards.  Open 5/11 - 10/7  218-566-2346 / 800-952-7098
       Balsam Bay resort MN   Balsam Bay Resort MN
  • Cedar Point Resort - Big Sand Lake (853 acres)
    7 Cabins, 2 with Fireplace, Playground, Boat/Motor Rental, Pontoons, Pets, Accept Credit Cards.  Open May thru 12/31
       Cedar Point Resort MN   Cedar Point resort MN
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