Big Sand Lake Association
committed to the preservation of Big Sand Lake
Big Sand Lake • Current News & Events
03/01/2026 - Shelter Removal Deadlines
Dark houses, fish houses and portables must be off the ice no later than 11:59 p.m. (end of the day) for each of the dates given in the categories below. County sheriffs may prohibit or restrict the use of motorized vehicles if dangerous ice conditions are present. If shelters are not removed, owners may be cited. A conservation officer also may confiscate, remove or destroy any ice structure and its contents if not removed by the deadline.
Inland waters
- South of line - March 2, 2026
- North of line - March 16, 2026
Border waters
- Minnesota-Iowa - Feb. 20
- Minnesota–Wisconsin - March 1
- Minnesota–North and South Dakota - March 5
- Minnesota–Canada - March 31
Dates of removal are determined by an east-west line formed by U.S. Hwy. 10, east along Hwy. 34 to Minnesota Hwy. 200, east along Hwy. 200 to U.S. Hwy. 2, and east along Hwy. 2 to the Minnesota-Wisconsin border. After removal dates, shelters may remain on the ice between midnight and one hour before sunrise only when occupied or attended. Storing or leaving shelters on a public access is prohibited.
02/04/2026 - Come join us!
Big Sand Lake Association Annual Meeting/Family Picnic
Saturday, June 20, Pine Cone Lodge
10:30 a.m. - Registration (coffee/treats/socializing)
11:00 a.m. - Annual Meeting
Noon - Family Picnic
This annual event is a wonderful time to socialize with fellow Big Sand Lake residents and to learn of the current activities and plans for the lake association.
02/04/2026 - Minnesota Lakes and Rivers
To read the January 2026 Newsletter, please click here: https://www3.thedatabank.com/dpg/529/pm.asp?nav=1&ID=100963
