Sunday Lake fishing

Sunday Lake fishing: not stocked since June 28, 2022. It was stocked with Tiger Muskie and Walleye. Also recorded: Black crappie, Bluegill, and Yellow perch. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Black crappie and dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill and Yellow perch.

Sunday Lake
Photo: Ian Shackleford, CC BY 3.0
Last stocked
June 28, 2022
· Walleye
Plants on record
6
Since 1979
Species stocked
2 (+3 also recorded)
Surface acres
224.9

Fish at Sunday Lake

2 stocked · 3 confirmed present

Walleye Stocked · 3 plants · last June 28, 2022 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked June 28, 2022 · 3 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Walleye species guide

How Sunday Lake is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

About 79 reported fish per acre, 13th most of 17 lakes in Gogebic County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 1979

900

Fish stocked in 1980

900

Fish stocked in 1981

900

Fish stocked in 2013

4,980

Fish stocked in 2016

5,023

Fish stocked in 2022

4,975

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 28, 2022Walleye4,975–report
June 29, 2016Walleye5,023–report
July 6, 2013Walleye4,980–report
August 19, 1981Tiger Muskie900–report
August 25, 1980Tiger Muskie900–report
July 19, 1979Tiger Muskie900–report

Access and facts

Nearest town
Wakefield
Facilities
restrooms, camping

The lake sits in the center of Wakefield. The city's Eddy Park on the lake has a boat launch, sandy swimming beach, pavilions and playground, next to a 71-site city campground with restrooms and showers. The DNR rates the ramp as hard-surfaced with enough depth for most boats.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you go.

About Sunday Lake

Photo of Sunday Lake
Ian Shackleford, CC BY 3.0

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Common questions

What fish are at Sunday Lake?

Fishing Sunday Lake is as likely for Tiger Muskie and Walleye. Each accounts for 3 of 6 plants on record. Tiger Muskie was last stocked August 19, 1981. Walleye was last stocked June 28, 2022. Black crappie, Bluegill, and Yellow perch are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Sunday Lake stocked?

Not stocked since June 28, 2022. About 79 reported fish per acre, 13th most of 17 lakes in Gogebic County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 38 years between 1979 and 2022.

How do you get on Sunday Lake?

The nearest town is Wakefield. Facilities include restrooms and camping. The lake sits in the center of Wakefield. The city's Eddy Park on the lake has a boat launch, sandy swimming beach, pavilions and playground, next to a 71-site city campground with restrooms and showers. The DNR rates the ramp as hard-surfaced with enough depth for most boats.

Which lakes near Sunday Lake were stocked more recently?

Redboat Lake (12.4 mi) was stocked more recently.

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