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East Lake Sylvia

Southside · French Lake, Minnesota — Wright County.

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1,560Surface acres

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 45360579).

Location & fast facts

Where East Lake Sylvia is in Minnesota

The red circle marks East Lake Sylvia.

Fast facts

About East Lake Sylvia

  • County: Wright
  • Shore towns: Southside, French Lake
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 49 mi from Minneapolis and 146 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. Walleye, Northern pike, Largemouth bass and Black crappie
  • Camping. 7 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

  • Non-native/invasive species. Zebra mussel, Eurasian watermilfoil and Curly-leaf pondweed recorded. Clean, drain and dry your boat and gear.
  • 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)

78 ftMaximum depth
41.1 ftAverage depth
669Acres (state figure)

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

Shallow (littoral) area: 170 of 669 acres

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources LakeFinder record for East Lake Sylvia (DOW 86028900), with lake survey reports, depth maps and stocking history. Acreage here can differ slightly from our mapped outline.

Lake map

East Lake Sylvia 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 45360579), 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 East Lake Sylvia

We found 7 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of East Lake Sylvia, 2 of them within 5 miles. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

1 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 (45.2484, -94.1945). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for East Lake Sylvia. 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 East Lake Sylvia

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.

    Non-native/invasive species

    Reported on or near East Lake Sylvia

    Clean, Drain, Dry. Remove plants and mud, drain all water, and dry your boat, trailer and gear before moving to another water.

    USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database

    USGS records matched to this water by location (within about 150 m of the outline) or by the place name in the record. A record shows a sighting was reported; it doesn't prove the species is still there. As of Oct 10, 2026.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about East Lake Sylvia

    How big is East Lake Sylvia?

    East Lake Sylvia covers about 1,560 acres in Southside and French Lake, Minnesota (Wright County).

    How deep is East Lake Sylvia?

    The maximum recorded depth is 78 feet and the mean depth is 41 feet, according to the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder.

    What fish are in East Lake Sylvia?

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder lists Walleye, Northern pike, Largemouth bass, Black crappie, Bluegill, Yellow perch, Pumpkinseed, Rock bass, Black bullhead and Bowfin (dogfish) and 4 more.

    Are there campgrounds near East Lake Sylvia?

    Yes. We list 7 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 2 of them within 5 miles.

    What towns are on East Lake Sylvia?

    East Lake Sylvia touches Southside and French Lake in Wright County, Minnesota.

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