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Sanborn
Cass County · Near Backus · DOW 11036100
220 ac
Surface Area
48 ft
Max Depth
16.3 ft
Water Clarity
2 mi
Shoreline
2 Public Accesses
This lake has 2 public access points for launching watercraft or shore fishing.
Weather
Fishing Forecast
Depth Map
Highlights
Exceptionally clear water with 16.3 feet of visibility. You can see straight to the bottom in the shallows
Excellent fishing diversity with Northern Pike, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass all present
Great panfish lake with yellow perch and bluegill and black crappie. Solid pick for family fishing
In the heart of lake country near Backus in the Brainerd Lakes region
Size Distribution
2022 DNR survey — how fish here compare to statewide averages
Small for speciesLarge for species
28″
33″
13″
9″
11″
8″
Below avgAverageAbove avg
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Sanborn is a 220-acre lake located in Cass County, Minnesota near Backus. It has a maximum depth of 48 feet. Known for Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie. Last surveyed by MN DNR in 2022.