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Sunset Lake

Deerwood · Farm Island, Minnesota — Crow Wing County.

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219Surface acres

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 59747471).

Location & fast facts

Where Sunset Lake is in Minnesota

The red circle marks Sunset Lake.

Fast facts

About Sunset Lake

  • Counties: Crow Wing, Aitkin
  • Shore towns: Deerwood, Farm Island
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 104 mi from Minneapolis and 85 mi from Duluth, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline.

Fishing in Minnesota

Official Minnesota DNR pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Fishing. Northern pike, Largemouth bass, Black crappie and Bluegill
  • Camping. 8 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

  • Cold water. Water stays cold well into late spring and turns cold again in fall. Wear a life jacket when paddling in the shoulder seasons.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Official lake survey (Minnesota DNR)

43 ftMaximum depth
221Acres (state figure)

Fish species found in Minnesota DNR lake surveys: Black crappie, Bluegill, Bowfin (dogfish), Brown bullhead, Hybrid sunfish, Largemouth bass, Northern pike, Pumpkinseed, Rock bass, Yellow bullhead, Yellow perch.

Average depth not published.

Shallow (littoral) area: 210 of 221 acres

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources LakeFinder record for Sunset Lake (DOW 01020800), with lake survey reports, depth maps and stocking history. Acreage here can differ slightly from our mapped outline.

Lake map

Sunset Lake shoreline

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No public access sites are listed for this water in the Minnesota DNR public water access sites (Minnesota Geospatial Commons) data.

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 59747471), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: Minnesota DNR public water access sites (Minnesota Geospatial Commons). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near Sunset Lake

We found 8 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Sunset Lake, 1 of them within 5 miles. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

2 more within 15 miles

All campgrounds & RV parks in Minnesota

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (46.4361, -93.8088). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Sunset Lake. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Sunset Lake

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in CT (America/Chicago), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Sunset Lake

    How big is Sunset Lake?

    Sunset Lake covers about 219 acres in Deerwood and Farm Island, Minnesota (Crow Wing County).

    How deep is Sunset Lake?

    The maximum recorded depth is 43 feet, according to the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder.

    What fish are in Sunset Lake?

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder lists Northern pike, Largemouth bass, Black crappie, Bluegill, Yellow perch, Pumpkinseed, Rock bass, Bowfin (dogfish), Brown bullhead and Hybrid sunfish and 1 more.

    Are there campgrounds near Sunset Lake?

    Yes. We list 8 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 1 of them within 5 miles.

    What towns are on Sunset Lake?

    Sunset Lake touches Deerwood and Farm Island in Crow Wing County and Aitkin County, Minnesota.

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