Sunrise Lake is a reservoir in Montana, near Madison County.
Stocking records show that the following fish or strains were stocked here. A historical stocking does not by itself prove that a self-sustaining population remains today.
Sunrise Lake in Madison County is a reservoir in Montana.
No reliable acreage is listed for Sunrise Lake, so begin with visible cover and the first clear change in depth.
Fish listed for Sunrise Lake include Cutthroat Trout, Westslope Cutthroat Trout, Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout, and Yellowstone-Westslope Cutthroat Trout Hybrid.
Near the gravel lip of a firm-bottom hump, make one shallow pass and one deeper pass on the same shoreline; that shows whether fish are tight to cover or using the first break.
Along the inside edge of a firm-bottom hump, spring runoff can add color and pull fish toward fresh water; green weeds and the first drop become stronger summer targets; in fall, follow bait toward points and shallow flats, while winter rewards a slower search.
Across the firm edge of a wooded bank, a light spinning rod, thin line, a few small spoons, inline spinners, and jigs cover the listed trout; carry one slightly heavier setup when other fish or windy water call for more control.
Across the clean side of a shallow saddle, record the wind, water color, water depth at the strike, and cover after a bite; those four notes are more useful on the next trip than a long list of spots that did not produce.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.