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Sandy River Lake
Libby, MN · Aitkin County
Right Now
Mostly Clear
Water
71°
Wind
2 mph
NE
Gusts
5 mph
Pressure
30.06
falling
LakeMonster planner
Sandy River Lake
Warm water pushes the plan toward oxygen, shade, depth changes, and low light. The planning constraint is finding the right window.
Best first move
Scout the first break or defined cover closest to a feeding flat.
keep shade, oxygen, and a nearby depth change in the plan A workable forecast window starts near 6am with about 2 mph wind.
The quick read is a planning aid, not a safety or access determination. The assistant will state uncertainty when the page does not contain a specific observation.
Forecast - Thu, Jul 16
High / Low
87° / 60°
Wind
4 mph
gusts 18 mph
Precip
26%
UV
8
Sunrise
5:35 AM
Sunset
9:02 PM
Every forecast metric for the week ahead, plus best days for fishing, boating, swimming, and paddling.
Quick recommendations based on wind, precip, pressure, solunar, and temperature.
Best for Fishing
Tue, Jul 21
Tue, Jul 21 scores 62/100: Solunar 3/5, Pressure rising.
Best for Boating
Wed, Jul 22
Wed, Jul 22 scores 90/100: Wind 6 mph, Rain 0%.
Best for Swimming
Wed, Jul 22
Wed, Jul 22 scores 80/100: Air 78°F, Rain 0%.
Best for Paddling
Wed, Jul 22
Wed, Jul 22 scores 85/100: Wind 6 mph, Rain 0%.
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| Metric | Thu16 | Fri17 | Sat18 | Sun19 | Mon20 | Tue21 | Wed22 | Thu23 | Fri24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Condition | Mostly Clear | Thunderstorms | Mostly Clear | Partly Cloudy | Drizzle | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| High / Low | 87°/60° | 90°/68° | 84°/65° | 86°/64° | 90°/70° | 79°/65° | 78°/60° | 82°/62° | 84°/65° |
| Precip | 26% | 51% | 0% | 27% | 51% | 38% | 0% | 28% | 37% |
| Wind | 8 mphgust 18 | 12 mphgust 23 | 10 mphgust 20 | 8 mphgust 17 | 13 mphgust 29 | 10 mphgust 24 | 6 mphgust 13 | 6 mphgust 13 | 7 mphgust 14 |
| Pressure | 30.03" stable | 29.87" falling | 29.91" rising | 29.87" falling | 29.70" falling | 29.87" rising | 30.06" rising | 29.98" falling | 29.89" falling |
| UV Index | 8 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 8 |
| Sunrise | 5:35 AM | 5:36 AM | 5:37 AM | 5:38 AM | 5:40 AM | 5:41 AM | 5:42 AM | 5:43 AM | 5:44 AM |
| Sunset | 9:02 PM | 9:01 PM | 9:00 PM | 8:59 PM | 8:58 PM | 8:57 PM | 8:56 PM | 8:55 PM | 8:54 PM |
| Bite Rating | 3/5NEW | 2/5waxing crescent | 2/5waxing crescent | 2/5waxing crescent | 3/5waxing crescent | 3/5first quarter | 2/5first quarter | 2/5first quarter | 3/5waxing gibbous |
Today Read
Sandy River LakeWind read
Calm
4 mph avg
Water read
71°
Warm-water bite
Air range
60° / 87°
today
Precip
26%
low concern
Today's forecast for Sandy River Lake has calm wind, 60F to 87F air temperatures, 26% chance of precipitation, and 71F water.
Fishing Forecast
NEW
Major
3:05 PM - 5:35 PM
Minor
7:49 AM - 9:19 AM
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Water Temperature History
Current
73°
Jul 26
Low
32°
Jan 6
Average
53°
Last 12 Months
Warmest avg: July (73°F)
Coolest avg: February (36°F)
Rapid warming: April → May (+13°F)
Sharpest cooling: October → November (-12°F)
Wind speed, gusts, and pressure trends for trip timing.
Swipe days or tap points
12am - 11pm
Peak Wind
8 mph
10pm
Peak Gust
18 mph
highest gust
Pressure
30.08 inHg
rising
Visibility
15 mi
23% clouds
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Fishing Forecast
3/5NEW
Water at 71°F -- warm-water species active.
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Lake facts
Direct answers from the lake profile and latest available condition data. Verify access, regulations, weather alerts, and safety conditions with local authorities.
The latest available LakeMonster reading for Sandy River Lake, updated Jul 16, 2026, shows 71°F surface water temperature, mostly clear, 2 mph wind. Conditions can vary across the lake and change quickly, so check local weather, access notices, and on-water observations before acting.
Sandy River Lake has 330.98 acres and a reported maximum depth of about 6 feet based on the latest lake profile available to LakeMonster.
Sandy River Lake is listed in Libby, Aitkin County, MN. Check the responsible local or state agency for current access rules, permits, closures, and boating restrictions.