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Wakesurf Spot · Minnesota

Red Sand Lake

A 521-acre lake, reaching 23 ft deep in Crow Wing County, Minnesota — large enough for wake boating where local rules allow.

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Red Sand Lake sits in Crow Wing County, Minnesota that covers about 521 acres and reaches roughly 23 ft at its deepest. That surface area is generous enough to fit a wake-boat setup where local rules allow.

Public access is listed for the lake. Its typical warm-weather window runs June–August, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology.

Red Sand Lake appears here on the strength of its size and public access, not any reputation for surfing. Wake-boat regulation varies by state and by individual lake, so verify the Minnesota rules and the local ordinance first.

Source: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder. Specifications reflect published figures and can change by model year — verify before purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions

The typical warm-weather window at Red Sand Lake runs June–August, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology. Mornings are usually calmest.

Red Sand Lake covers roughly 521 acres and reaches about 23 ft at its deepest, giving it room for a wake-boat setup when conditions cooperate. It has at least one public access point. Minnesota sets statewide wakesurf rules, and individual lakes often add no-wake zones, hours, or horsepower limits — check the Minnesota rules page and the local ordinance before launching. Minnesota: Local/lake-specific rules only. Always confirm the current local rules before launching.