The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 2 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Sunburg Lake
Kandiyohi County, Minnesota · about 730 acres (1.1 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Sunburg Lake
Sunburg Lake is a lake in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, covering about 730 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.2 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 11.9 miles. At about 1,240 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. New London is about 14 miles east. The closest city is Saint Cloud, about 54 miles away.
- Size
- About 730 acres (1.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 11.9 miles
- End to end
- About 2.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,240 ft
- County
- Kandiyohi County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Expect the usual Minnesota mix for a lake this size: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Walleye
- Northern pike
- Largemouth bass
- Yellow perch
- Bluegill and sunfish
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
2 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:17 am · sunset 4:52 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Sunburg Lake
- New Londonabout 14 mi east
- Spicerabout 15 mi southeast
- Bensonabout 16 mi west
- Willmarabout 16 mi southeast
- Saint Cloudnearest city, about 54 mi east
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Questions about Sunburg Lake
What fish are in Sunburg Lake?
Lakes like Sunburg Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Sunburg Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Sunburg Lake?
About 730 acres, with about 11.9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Sunburg Lake?
New London is about 14 miles east; Spicer is about 15 miles southeast.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Sunburg Lake?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Sunburg Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
