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Sunrise Lake

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Vermont, United States

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Top fish species at Sunrise Lake

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Bluegill
Bluegill
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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

19 in · 4 lb

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

25 in · 6 lb

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General info

Sunrise Lake is a lake located in Rutland County, Vermont, United States. It is also intersecting with Addison County, Vermont. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass and Bluegill.

Location

43°45′36.3″N 73°15′35.5″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Sunrise Lake?

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Fishing regulations at Sunrise Lake, VT

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Vermont can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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16.4 miles away

East Middlebury

16.7 miles away

Rutland

17.5 miles away

North Clarendon

19.6 miles away

Middletown Springs

20.1 miles away

North Granville

21.9 miles away

Bolton Landing

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Killington Village

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Schroon Lake

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West Pawlet

27.8 miles away

Chestertown

27.8 miles away

Pottersville

28.1 miles away

Pawlet

28.8 miles away

Danby

31.6 miles away

Kingsbury

32.0 miles away

Queensbury

34.8 miles away

Hudson Falls

35.4 miles away

Glens Falls

36.6 miles away

East Dorset

37.8 miles away

Weston

40.0 miles away

Manchester Center

41.5 miles away

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FAQ about Sunrise Lake fishing

📍 Where is Sunrise Lake located?
Sunrise Lake is a lake located in Rutland County, Vermont, United States. It is also intersecting with Addison County, Vermont. Its coordinates are:
43°45′36.3″N 73°15′35.5″W
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🎣 Where on Sunrise Lake is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Sunrise Lake by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in Sunrise Lake?
The most common species in Sunrise Lake are:
  • Largemouth bass - 4 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Bluegill - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
📢 What are the latest Sunrise Lake fishing reports?
The latest Sunrise Lake fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Sunrise Lake right now?
According to fishing regulations at Sunrise Lake, some of the species in season this June include: Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Rainbow trout, Brown trout, and Walleye. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Sunrise Lake?

Fishing in Vermont requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual and short-term, available online or at authorized agents.

In Vermont, no fishing license is required for anglers under 15. Residents 66 and older qualify for a discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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