West Sunburg Lake near New London: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, is where West Sunburg Lake sits. The bank is 1,224 feet above sea level. The water covers some 190 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. New London sits 16 miles from the bank. It is 100 miles to Minneapolis, the nearest city. Round about: Monson Lake lies 0.7 miles on, Hefta Lake roughly 3.9 miles, Glesne Lake lies 4.6 miles on, Lake Frank roughly 4.7 miles and School Lake lies 5.3 miles on. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on West Sunburg Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Public occurrence data for Kandiyohi County names walleye, northern pike and common carp. The county list is broader than any single water. The near bank of West Sunburg Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 71°F in July and bottom out at 10°F in January. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer and winter test it. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near early April. From about early April to around late November, expect open water on the long-run figures. Look to early summer and the first cool weeks of autumn. Time your trip to West Sunburg Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. There is a campsite half a mile from the water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Failing this one, try Monson Lake, 0.7 miles away. Nothing here settles the position at West Sunburg Lake for certain.