Location: Burnsville, Sunset Pond Park, Sunset Lake Drive and Burnsville Parkway
Species present: Bluegill, Black crappie, Largemouth bass, Northern pike, Yellow perch, Bullhead
Depth: 11 feet
Size: 56 acres
Lake Map: Download map
Wheelchair access: Fair
MTC bus: Express Routes 421, 444 and 464
Park entrance fee: No
Restrooms: Yes, near the parking lot.
Parking: Good
Picnic: Yes
Grills: Yes
Playground: Yes
Other activities: Walking path
Agency: City of Burnsville Parks Department
(952) 895-4515
Fishing pier: No
Comments: Sunset Pond offers fishing for many game species. Near the culverts on the south end is a popular place to fish as well as several areas on the north end plus the outlet structure. Expect excessive plant growth by midsummer in this very shallow lake. The 2009 DNR fish survey found abundant bluegill and Northern Pike. Crappie abundance was low and Largemouth Bass was moderate to low.
More information about Sunset Pond
2009 Lake Survey Results:
| Location and Date | Species | Abundance | Average Length (in) | Maximum Length (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset | Black Bullhead | low | 9.3 | 9.3 |
| (Dakota) | Black Crappie | low | 7.3 | 7.5 |
| 07/07/2009 | Bluegill | high | 5.9 | 6.7 |
| Hybrid Sunfish | low | 5.9 | 6.7 | |
| Largemouth Bass | low | 9.7 | 9.8 | |
| Northern Pike | medium | 23.1 | 27.4 | |
| Pumpkinseed Sunfish | high | 5.7 | 6.7 | |
| Yellow Bullhead | low | 9.7 | 10.6 |
