Sunfish Lake Fishing in Kent County, Michigan

• Overview

  Sunfish Lake stands in Kent County, Michigan. It stands 846 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 20 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Nearest town is Rockford, 4.7 miles off. The nearest city of size is Grand Rapids, 12 miles away. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications. It sits far enough from the road to feel away from things.

• Where to Fish on Sunfish Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Kent County records list bluegill, rock bass, johnny darter, largemouth bass and black crappie among the fish reported. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. On Sunfish Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 22°F in January to roughly 70°F in July. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near early April. Open water usually runs from early April until about mid December. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. It sets the rhythm of the year at Sunfish Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. A carry of half a mile from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Silver Lake sits 0.7 miles off and takes the overflow. For Sunfish Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.