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Natural inland lake

Sunset Lake

Iron County, Michigan

Sunset Lake is in Iron County, Michigan, near Iron River and Bewabic State Park. It is known for walleye, bass, pike and panfish.

N0.5 mi
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Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Surface area560 acres
Max depth54 ft
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Walleye●●●○○

Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.

Smallmouth Bass●●●○○

Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Northern Pike●●●○○

Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.

Bluegill●●●○○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Yellow Perch●●●○○

Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

  • Sunset Lake public boat rampRamp
    Public boat ramp and water access at 129 E Park Dr, Iron River.Directions ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Sunset Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Michigan Department of Natural Resources ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.

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Local tips

  • Launch at the public ramp in Iron River.
  • Fish drop-offs for walleye and perch.
  • Work shoreline cover for bass and bluegill.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.