Minnesota · DNR survey data
Sunset Lake
Sunset Lake covers 221 acres in Aitkin County, running to 43 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2011. The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for this lake, so there is no depth map here, just the survey record: what the nets held and how big it ran.
DNR survey data
Fish species
No recent survey rating.
Largemouth bassGood numbers76.8per hr (electrofishing)11"Typical19"Biggest
Lengths measured · 176 fish
Recent · 2011Lengths measured · 176 fish
2011Lengths measured · 57 fish
2001Northern pikeJust a few5.7per gill net14"Typical27"Biggest
Lengths measured · 40 fish
Recent · 2011Lengths measured · 40 fish
2011Lengths measured · 61 fish
2001BluegillJust a few14per trap net6"Typical7"Biggest
Lengths measured · 136 fish
Recent · 2011Lengths measured · 136 fish
2011Lengths measured · 494 fish
2001CrappieJust a few1.6per trap net8"Typical12"Biggest
Lengths measured · 38 fish
Recent · 2011Lengths measured · 38 fish
2011Lengths measured · 256 fish
2001Rates come from standard DNR survey gear (gill nets, trap nets, electrofishing), judged against statewide benchmarks for the same gear — which is why the same number of fish per net can read differently for two species. Where the standard gear can't count a species reliably, the page shows presence and size only. Typical is the middle fish of those measured. Open a row for the full length spread, survey by survey. You can read every number on this page without an app or an account.
DNR stocking records
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Stocked |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Walleye | 1,800 adults |
Recent reports
Sunset Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Sunset Lake from guides, tournaments and regular anglers. Anything posted in the last two weeks also bumps the matching spots on the live map, so you'll see a "matches a recent report" tag on them.
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Shirt Lake · 231 ac · 0.9 mi
- Townline Lake · 114 ac · 1.2 mi
- Thornton Lake · 161 ac · 1.5 mi
- Farm Island Lake · 2,005 ac · 1.9 mi
- Little Pine Lake · 226 ac · 3 mi
- Hickory Lake · 212 ac · 3.7 mi
- Ann Lake · 47 ac · 3.7 mi
- Bay Lake · 2,330 ac · 4.1 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Sunset Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Sunset Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Sunset Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2011) recorded walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, rock bass.
Is Sunset Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2024.
When was Sunset Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Sunset Lake in 2011, the most recent of 3 surveys on record. A survey that old is a starting point, not a current reading.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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