Fish the lakes

There are many lakes within short driving distance from Sun Lakes.

Park Lake

Sun Lakes Resort is located on the north shore of Park Lake. It is a good lake for fishing or water recreation.

Park Lake
Size: 338 acres
Distance Away: 0 miles
Main Fish: Rainbow Trout
Other Fish: Brown Trout, Sunfish, Perch
Season: 4th Saturday in April - September 30th

Banks Lake

Banks Lake is a short drive up the hill from Sun Lakes. It's a very large lake and is never crowded.

Banks Lake
Size: 24,900 acres
Distance Away: 6 miles
Main Fish: Walleye
Other Fish: Kokanee, Trout, Bass, Lake Whitefish, Yellow Perch, Crappie
Season: Open year-round

Deep Lake

Deep Lake is a relatively small lake. It has pleasant fishing, but is most often enjoyed for it's quiet, somewhat reclusive atmosphere.

Deep Lake
Size: 107 acres
Distance Away: 3 miles
Main Fish: Kokanee
Other Fish: Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout
Season: 4th Saturday in April - September 30th

Dry Falls Lake

Dry Falls Lake is a small lake reached by a primitive road. Not for swimming or boating, but GREAT for fly fishing.

Dry Falls Lake
Size: 88 acres
Distance Away: 4 miles
Main Fish: Rainbow Trout
Other Fish: Brown Trout
Season: April 1st - November 30th

Lake Lenore

Lenore Lake is a popular lake for sport fishing. It is catch and releason only early season and selective gear rules apply. Check the state guide for more information.

Lake Lenore
Size: 1,670 acres
Distance Away: 7 miles
Main Fish: Lahontan Cutthroat Trout
Other Fish: None
Season: March 1st - November 30th

Blue Lake

Blue Lake is very similar to Park Lake. It is spaceous enough for water recreation and also provides good fishing.

Blue Lake
Size: 532 acres
Distance Away: 3 miles
Main Fish: Rainbow Trout
Other Fish: Brown Trout
Season: 4th Saturday in April - September 30th

Jameson Lake

Although it's further away from Sun Lakes than other lakes, Jameson remains a popular fishing destination for many of our guests.

Jameson Lake
Size: 332 acres
Distance Away: About 20 miles
Main Fish: Rainbow Trout
Other Fish: Sculpin
Season: 4th Saturday in April - July 4th
October 1st - October 31st

Mirror Lake

Mirror Lake is a very small lake that is not often fished. It may provide a surprise catch!

Mirror Lake
Size: 3 acres
Distance Away: 1 miles
Main Fish: Rainbow Trout
Other Fish: Brown Trout, Perch
Season: Open year-round

Vic Meyers Lake

Vic Meyers Lake is another small lake that can provide an occassional great catch.

Vic Meyers Lake
Size: 8 acres
Distance Away: 3 miles
Main Fish: Rainbow Trout
Other Fish: Brown Trout
Season: 4th Saturday in April - September 30th