Today on Sunrise
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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Sunrise is best for
DNR data
BluegillPanfish, present3.6
PerchPanfish, present3.6
CrappiePanfish, present3.6
LargemouthPresent3.6How we rate
Start from how common the DNR says the fish is (abundant 7.5, common 6, present 3.5). Add 1 if the DNR stocked it in the last 5 years, 0.6 for walleye in two-story or complex lakes, and up to 0.9 for lake size. The DNR counts bluegill, perch and crappie together as panfish, so they share a score.
Depth map
None publishedThe DNR has no depth map online for Sunrise.
Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-08 Bass | 14" min · 5 a dayJune 20, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
1 public- AccessDirections
Before you go
DNRThis is health advice about eating fish, from the DNR. It is not how many you can catch or keep. Catch limits are in Rules.
Eat any amount Bluegill and Sunfish, Bullheads, Crappies, Inland Trout, Yellow Perch
Up to 1 meal a week Bass, Catfish, Pike, Walleye, All Other Species and Sizes
Up to 1 meal a month Muskies
Statewide advice; no lake-specific advisory. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsIce on Sunrise
Reports & estimateReviews
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Sunrise board
Catches & reportsLakes near Sunrise
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waupee FlowageOconto | 1.5 | 89 | 9 ft |
| Nelligan LakeOconto | 2.5 | 50 | 26 ft |
| Crooked LakeOconto | 2.9 | 143 | 37 ft |
| Paya LakeOconto | 5.5 | 121 | 40 ft |
| Winslow LakeOconto | 6.4 | 58 | 33 ft |
| Chute PondOconto | 6.7 | 421 | 19 ft |
| Maiden LakeOconto | 7.3 | 269 | 52 ft |
| Anderson LakeOconto | 7.4 | 182 | 40 ft |
Sunrise questions
How deep is Sunrise Lake?
Sunrise Lake is 32 feet at its deepest. It covers 21 acres.
What fish are in Sunrise Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (present) and largemouth bass (present).
Where is the boat launch on Sunrise Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Access.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Sunrise Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Sunrise Lake?
15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
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Sources: Wisconsin DNR (lake facts, species, rules, stocking, consumption advice, survey map), National Weather Service (forecast). Sun and moon computed for the lake's location. Best times are a model of light and moon, not a promise. Checked 2026-10-08.