Burbot fishing at Sunset Lake

In spring, burbot run shallow here, mostly 25 to 70 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 25 to 84 ft, and winter fish settle into 15 to 60 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 71 ft, rated prime for summer burbot. Best bite is after dark and midday. Tie on a heavy jig + cut bait and you're in the game.

Rainbow Trout fishing at Sunset Lake

Spring rainbow trout on Sunset Lake hold shallow, usually 5 to 20 ft. They move out to 8 to 30 ft in summer and finish the year down in 8 to 40 ft. The spot to know is Break off the point, a drop-off in about 38 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in winter. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon covers the summer program.

Lake Whitefish fishing at Sunset Lake

Start shallow in spring: lake whitefish sit in 15 to 45 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 25 to 84 ft, and winter fish settle into 25 to 70 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 71 ft of water that rates prime for lake whitefish in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. Tie on a blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon and you're in the game.

How deep is Sunset Lake?

Sunset Lake is about 84 ft (26 m) deep at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.

What fish are in Sunset Lake?

Anglers target rainbow trout, lake whitefish, burbot on Sunset Lake.

Where is the best fishing spot on Sunset Lake?

Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 71 ft of water that rates prime for burbot in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.

When is the best time to fish Sunset Lake?

For burbot, the summer bite is best in after dark and midday. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.