Austin Lake - Sand Lake

Located in Burnett County, Wisconsin

Located 77 miles from Duluth, Austin Lake spans 83 acres and has a maximum depth of 48 feet. Austin Lake provides a calm, secluded, and peaceful atmosphere.

This beautiful lake is the perfect size for motor boating, water sports, swimming, ice fishing, ice skating, and fishing. Anglers can expect to reel in panfish, largemouth and smallmouth bass, northern pike, and walleye.

Where Are All the Necessities?

The Duluth International Airport is 81 miles away, and the Indianhead Medical Center is 26 miles away. For groceries and snacks, residents commute to Nilssen’s Market or Jonzy Market.

Visit Duluth

Duluth is the perfect spot for a weekend city getaway in the city while still offering beautiful, natural scenery.

For an outdoor adventure off the water, visit any of the city's 23 parks. The Leif Erickson Park is one of the most popular ones and features a rose garden with 1,800 bushes. It is widely considered one of the best rose gardens in the state.

Lake Superior Zoo offers a fun, family-friendly trip to see over 140 species in indoor and outdoor settings. The zoo also has a cafe, a gift shop, interactive visits, and behind-the-scenes tours.

Looking to take a scenic drive? The North Shore Scenic Drive spans around 150 miles, following the shoreline of Lake Superior. It offers great photo opportunities, historic landmarks, and quaint shops along the way.

When visitors head back to the city and are looking for a place to eat, there's something to satisfy every craving. Highly-rated options include Duluth Grill, OMC Smokehouse, Va Bene, New Scenic Cafe, and Vitta Pizza.

Visit Minneapolis

Minneapolis, located 106 miles from Austin Lake, offers many attractions, such as the Minneapolis Institute of Art! Travel through 4,000 years of world history as you view more than 80,000 works of sculpture, photography, paintings, drawings, and prints.

The Mall of America offers great shopping and hosts over 40 million people annually. Nickelodeon Universe is an incredibly family-friendly amusement park in the mall and is split into two indoor amusement parks.

Another local favorite is the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. One of the crown jewels of the city’s park system, the garden is a top destination for tourists to enjoy art like the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry.

Finally, for outdoor recreation and scenic nature, check out Minnehaha Park. This is the oldest park in Minneapolis and boasts 193 acres, numerous scenic trails, limestone bluffs, a 53-foot waterfall, picnic pavilions, bike rentals, and an off-leash dog park.

Peace and Privacy

Austin Lake is the ideal location for residents who want to live lake life to the fullest while surrounded by serenity. Plus, with easy access to two large Minnesota cities, this lake provides the perfect balance.