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Sunrise Lake

πŸ“ Osceola County, Michigan

Sunrise Lake is a fishing water in Osceola County, Michigan (Central Lake Michigan management unit).

32
Fish species
1
Boat launches
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Public access
Conditions today D 40/100 Below-average Last stocked Apr 18, 1997 Rainbow Trout, 29.6 years ago Keeper size (estimated) No estimate Not enough size data Access 1 boat launch Public access

πŸ“Š Fishing Conditions

The fishing conditions score rates how favorable Sunrise Lake looks for the day you pick (today by default), from 0 to 100. It adds up five things: how recently the lake was stocked, the moon phase, the season, how many game and panfish species live here (such as bluegill, largemouth bass and northern pike), and the size of the lake. It does not include the weather forecast. The cards below show how many points each factor contributed.

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40/100
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Conditions score

Below-average, consider a different lake or time of day.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Apr 18, 1997
Last: Apr 18, 1997
πŸŒ— Moon Phase
Last Quarter
Feeding bonus
πŸƒ Season
Late Fall: fish fattening up
November
🐟 Species
5 game species present
Game & panfish
πŸ“ Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Sunrise Lake Today

Fall fish at Sunrise Lake are feeding heavily before winter. Match the forage: shad, crawfish, and perch patterns work well.

πŸ“Š Fishing Pressure

Fishing pressure is our estimate of how busy Sunrise Lake is likely to be today. It looks at the day of the week, the time of year, and whether the lake has been stocked recently, because fresh stockings tend to draw anglers. Lower pressure usually means more room to work the water for bluegill, largemouth bass and northern pike.

Moderate estimated pressure today
Weekend Popular stocking lake

Moderate activity expected. Midweek mornings are typically quieter.

Estimate based on day of week, season, and recent stocking. Not a live crowd count.

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πŸ“… Best Time to Fish Sunrise Lake

Combined bite activity across all 32 species in this lake.

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πŸ“ Fishing Regulations

Statewide general rules for the species found here. Individual waters can have exceptions (special size limits, closed seasons, trout lake types), so check this lake's listing in the official DNR Fishing Guide before heading out.
SpeciesMin sizeDaily limit
BluegillNone25 sunfish combined
Largemouth Bass14"5 bass combined
Northern Pike24"2
Rainbow Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"

πŸ“‹ Sunrise Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Apr 18, 1997 Rainbow Trout 5,000 6.6"
May 9, 1996 Rainbow Trout 4,994 6.0"
Apr 14, 1995 Rainbow Trout 5,000 6.1"
May 17, 1994 Rainbow Trout 5,000 5.5"
Apr 21, 1993 Rainbow Trout 4,249 6.3"
Apr 22, 1992 Rainbow Trout 5,000 6.9"
Apr 22, 1991 Rainbow Trout 4,500 7.0"
Apr 27, 1990 Rainbow Trout 4,998 6.7"
May 1, 1989 Rainbow Trout 5,000 6.8"
Apr 22, 1988 Rainbow Trout 5,000 6.5"
Apr 8, 1987 Rainbow Trout 5,000 6.3"
Apr 23, 1986 Rainbow Trout 5,000 6.4"
May 3, 1985 Rainbow Trout 5,000 7.3"
May 3, 1984 Rainbow Trout 3,400 7.4"
Jun 3, 1983 Rainbow Trout 5,000 6.6"
Apr 29, 1982 Rainbow Trout 4,300 6.6"
Apr 23, 1981 Rainbow Trout 5,000 6.2"
May 9, 1980 Rainbow Trout 5,000 7.9"
Jun 6, 1979 Rainbow Trout 5,000 4.5"

* Records shown are from our database. For the most current data, visit the Michigan DNR directly.

πŸ“… Stocking Forecast

Based on 19 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Apr.
Peak Stocking Months
Apr May Jun
Most Stocked Species
Rainbow Trout

* Forecast is based on historical DNR data and is not a guarantee of future stocking.

βš“ Sunrise Lake Boat Launches (1)

One public access site is listed for Sunrise Lake. Select a launch for details. Details come from the Michigan DNR boating access data and can change, so check posted signs on site. See all Osceola County boat launches.

Sunrise Lake State Forest Campground Paved ramp Fee required 1 trailer lane 15 parking
Amenities
Vault toilet, Boating pier, AIS signage, Accessible pier
Hours
Open at all times
Phone
989-386-4067
Record updated
April 2026
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