Sunrise Lake near Sunrise Lake: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  You will find Sunrise Lake in Pike County, Pennsylvania. Elevation runs to 1,316 feet. At about 76 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. Around 1.7 miles of margin, front to back. Sunrise Lake is the closest place, 0.7 miles off. The nearest city of size is Paterson, 50 miles away. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Sunrise Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Pike County records list yellow perch, brown trout, bluegill and smallmouth bass among the fish reported. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. At Sunrise Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 23°F in January to roughly 68°F in July. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about early April. On the long-run averages the water opens up around early April and starts locking again about late December. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. It sets the rhythm of the year at Sunrise Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. A made slipway is half a mile from here, which settles the boat question. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. For a change of water, Gold Key Lake is 0.9 miles distant. Check the position on Sunrise Lake before loading the car.