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Largemouth bass

13 in Β· 1 lb

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Smallmouth bass

9 in Β· 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Sunset Lake is a lake located in Dutchess County, New York, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass and Smallmouth bass.

Location

41Β°33β€²10.8β€³N 73Β°39β€²17.8β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Sunset Lake, NY

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 New York 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 6, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Cities nearby

Beekman

4.1 miles away

Patterson

5.7 miles away

East Fishkill

6.6 miles away

Kent

6.8 miles away

New Fairfield

9.7 miles away

Southeast

10.8 miles away

La Grange

11.6 miles away

Carmel

11.8 miles away

Wappinger

12.5 miles away

New Milford

12.6 miles away

Danbury

14.1 miles away

Putnam Valley

14.3 miles away

Fishkill

14.3 miles away

Brookfield

14.8 miles away

Beacon

16.4 miles away

Poughkeepsie

16.9 miles away

Somers

17.5 miles away

Bethel

18.3 miles away

Ridgefield

18.8 miles away

Newburgh

20.9 miles away

Hyde Park

21.5 miles away

Cornwall

22.6 miles away

New Paltz

26.5 miles away

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FAQ about Sunset Lake fishing

Sunset Lake is a lake located in Dutchess County, New York, United States. Its coordinates are:
41Β°33β€²10.8β€³N 73Β°39β€²17.8β€³W
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