Rainbow Trout Stocked · 19 plants · last April 18, 1997 Best: dawn, dusk Sunrise Lake fishing
Sunrise Lake fishing: not stocked since April 18, 1997. It was stocked with Rainbow Trout. Also recorded: Bluegill, Northern pike, Largemouth bass, and Yellow perch. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and Largemouth bass and dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill, Northern pike, and Yellow perch.
- Last stocked
- April 18, 1997
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 19
- Since 1979
- Species stocked
- 1 (+4 also recorded)
- Surface acres
- 77.1
Fish at Sunrise Lake
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 19 plants · last April 18, 1997 Best: dawn, dusk 
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Northern pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern pike species guide
Largemouth bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth bass species guide
Yellow perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow perch species guideHow Sunrise Lake is stocked
About 1,186 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 4 lakes in Osceola County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1979
5,000
Fish stocked in 1980
5,000
Fish stocked in 1981
5,000
Fish stocked in 1982
4,300
Fish stocked in 1983
5,000
Fish stocked in 1984
3,400
Fish stocked in 1985
5,000
Fish stocked in 1986
5,000
Fish stocked in 1987
5,000
Fish stocked in 1988
5,000
Fish stocked in 1989
5,000
Fish stocked in 1990
4,998
Fish stocked in 1991
4,500
Fish stocked in 1992
5,000
Fish stocked in 1993
4,249
Fish stocked in 1994
5,000
Fish stocked in 1995
5,000
Fish stocked in 1996
4,994
Fish stocked in 1997
5,000
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 18, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | – | report |
| May 9, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 4,994 | – | report |
| April 14, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | – | report |
| May 17, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | – | report |
| April 21, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 4,249 | – | report |
| April 22, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | – | report |
| April 22, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 4,500 | – | report |
| April 27, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 4,998 | – | report |
| May 1, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | – | report |
| April 22, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | – | report |
| April 8, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | – | report |
| April 23, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | – | report |
| May 3, 1985 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | – | report |
| May 3, 1984 | Rainbow Trout | 3,400 | – | report |
| June 3, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | – | report |
| April 29, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 4,300 | – | report |
| April 23, 1981 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | – | report |
| May 9, 1980 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | – | report |
| June 6, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- LeRoy
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock, camping
The DNR access site sits across the road from Sunrise Lake State Forest Campground: hard-surface ramp, 1 pier, a vault toilet and parking for about 15 trailers. There is also carry-in access next to the parking area. The 17-site rustic campground is on a wooded bluff above the lake.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you go.
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Common questions
What fish are at Sunrise Lake?
Fishing Sunrise Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 19 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked April 18, 1997. Bluegill, Northern pike, Largemouth bass, and Yellow perch are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Sunrise Lake stocked?
Not stocked since April 18, 1997. About 1,186 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 4 lakes in Osceola County with both a fish count and a surface area.
How do you get on Sunrise Lake?
The nearest town is LeRoy. Facilities include restrooms, dock, and camping. The DNR access site sits across the road from Sunrise Lake State Forest Campground: hard-surface ramp, 1 pier, a vault toilet and parking for about 15 trailers. There is also carry-in access next to the parking area. The 17-site rustic campground is on a wooded bluff above the lake.
Which lakes near Sunrise Lake were stocked more recently?
Wells Lake (4.9 mi), Center Lake (6.1 mi), Todd Lake (8.4 mi), and Lake Cadillac (15.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Wells Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Center Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.