Sunfish Lake Minnesota Map
Sunfish Lake, Minnesota — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Sunfish Lake, Dakota County.
Interactive Map of Sunfish Lake, Minnesota
| City | Sunfish Lake |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Dakota |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 44.870799 |
| Longitude | -93.098551 |
| Population | 533 |
| Density | 153.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Sunfish Lake, Minnesota
Sunfish Lake is a locality in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 533. The population density is 153.0 people per km². Sunfish Lake is located at 44.8708°N, 93.0986°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55118.
Sunfish Lake unfurls itself as a verdant exhale in the Dakota County landscape, a place where the land dips and rises with a quiet, persistent grace. It lies 3.2 miles west-north-west of Inver Grove Heights, MN (from Inver Grove Heights, MN: bearing 300°T), and is situated 5.7 miles south of St. Paul. The water itself, a cool, often glassy expanse, reflects the broad Minnesota sky, mirroring the slow drift of clouds that promise both rain and sun. Around its edges, a fringe of mature trees – oaks and maples primarily – stand sentinel, their branches reaching out like weathered hands, offering shade and a rustling commentary on the passing breeze. The air here, especially in the humid embrace of summer, carries the scent of damp earth and blooming wildflowers, a subtle perfume that clings to the skin. Walking the paths that skirt the lake, one feels a sense of gentle enclosure, the world outside receding as the immediate presence of water and woods takes hold. The story of Sunfish Lake is one of quiet evolution, a testament to the land's enduring appeal for those seeking respite and recreation. While not a bustling hub, its economy has long been tied to the surrounding agricultural lands, the echoes of distant tractors a low hum on the horizon. More recently, its identity has been shaped by its proximity to growing urban centers, attracting families drawn to its natural beauty and the promise of a life less hurried. The lake itself, a focal point for both casual anglers and dedicated kayakers, offers a tangible connection to a simpler time, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life, and the occasional splash of a jumping fish is the most dramatic event of the day.
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About This Sunfish Lake Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Sunfish Lake, Minnesota with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Sunfish Lake and Dakota County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Sunfish Lake is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Sunfish Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
