Sunrise

Itasca County

Near Alder

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PumpkinseedExcellent · 81Hybrid SunfishGood · 59Northern PikeAverage · 46

A 27-acre lake near Alder in Itasca County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1987.

Fish Species (5)

Pumpkinseed

Excellent · 81

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.34 lbs

Catch rate: 3.5 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 22, 1987	3.50	-	0.34 lbs	Standard trap nets

Hybrid Sunfish

Good · 59

Typical numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.37 lbs

Catch rate: 0.75 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 22, 1987	0.75	-	0.37 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Average · 46

Typical numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.54 lbs

Catch rate: 4.7 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 22, 1987	4.67	-	2.54 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 22, 1987	0.75	-	1.17 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Average · 31

Below-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.56 lbs

Catch rate: 6.3 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 22, 1987	6.25	-	0.56 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 22, 1987	0.50	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets

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Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

Northern Pike

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Angling: 10 (not more than 2 over 26". All from 22-26" must be immediatley released).

Largemouth Bass

Season: Mar 1, 2026 – May 22, 2026

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

Catch-and-release only

Largemouth Bass

Season: May 23, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth (when smallmouth season is open)

Sunfish

20 combined total

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

Northern Pike

Season: Nov 15, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Darkhouse spearing: 10 (only 1 between 22-26" and 1 over 26"; or, only 2 over 26").

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.

Are there special fishing regulations on Sunrise?

No — Sunrise has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide sunfish limit is: 20 combined total. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.