Sunrise
A 27-acre lake near Alder in Itasca County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1987.
Fish Species (5)
Pumpkinseed
Above-normal numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 3.5 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 1987 | 3.50 | - | 0.34 lbs |
Hybrid Sunfish
Typical numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.75 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 1987 | 0.75 | - | 0.37 lbs |
Northern Pike
Typical numbers
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 4.7 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 1987 | 4.67 | - | 2.54 lbs |
| Jun 22, 1987 | 0.75 | - | 1.17 lbs |
Bluegill
Below-normal numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 6.3 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 1987 | 6.25 | - | 0.56 lbs |
Largemouth Bass
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 1987 | 0.50 | - | 0.20 lbs |
Biologist Notes
June 22, 1987NORTHERN PIKE ABUNDANCE, AT 4.7/GILLNET, IS SLIGHTLY ABOVE THE STATEWIDE MEDIAN. BLUEGILL NUMBERS, 6.3/TRAPNET, ARE SLIGHTLY BELOW THE STATEWIDE MEDIA…
NORTHERN PIKE ABUNDANCE, AT 4.7/GILLNET, IS SLIGHTLY ABOVE THE STATEWIDE MEDIAN. BLUEGILL NUMBERS, 6.3/TRAPNET, ARE SLIGHTLY BELOW THE STATEWIDE MEDIAN BUT THE AVERAGE SIZE IS LARGE.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Sunrise?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Pumpkinseed, Hybrid Sunfish, Northern Pike, and Bluegill in Sunrise. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at Sunrise?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Sunrise. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Sunrise?
Sunrise has a maximum depth of 20 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in Sunrise last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Sunrise is from 1987. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Sunrise have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Sunrise in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.
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Lake Details
- Surface Area
- 27.41 acres
- Max Depth
- 20 ft
- Shoreline
- 0.9 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed