Sylvania
Lake County, Minnesota — DOW #38039500
20 Surveys
77.07
Acres
4.5 ft
Max Depth
3
Fish Species
8
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Sylvania. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 26.3 (above normal) | 3.0 – 9.0 | 0.85 lb | 79 |
| 1984-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 19.5 (above normal) | 3.0 – 9.0 | 0.83 lb | 39 |
| 1984-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 5.0 | — | 0.86 lb | 50 |
| 1997-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (normal) | 3.0 – 9.0 | 1.21 lb | 12 |
| 1997-07-08 | Special trap nets | 1.0 | — | — | 4 |
| 1997-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 | — | 1.15 lb | 23 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 35.0 (above normal) | 3.3 – 18.3 | 0.41 lb | 105 |
| 1984-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.75 lb | 10 |
| 1984-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 18.5 (above normal) | 3.3 – 18.3 | 0.56 lb | 37 |
| 1997-07-08 | Special trap nets | 2.5 | — | — | 10 |
| 1997-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 3.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.19 lb | 30 |
| 1997-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 39.0 (above normal) | 3.3 – 18.3 | 0.34 lb | 78 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (below normal) | 5.3 – 22.1 | 2.24 lb | 12 |
| 1984-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.9 – 4.5 | 2.30 lb | 5 |
| 1984-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (below normal) | 5.3 – 22.1 | 2.45 lb | 10 |
| 1997-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 (normal) | 5.3 – 22.1 | 1.97 lb | 14 |
| 1997-07-08 | Special trap nets | 2.0 | — | — | 8 |
| 1997-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 3.1 (normal) | 0.9 – 4.5 | 2.22 lb | 31 |
Common Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-08 | Special trap nets | 0.3 | — | 1 |
BNS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-08 | Special trap nets | 168.0 | — | 672 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Agate Bay Outfitters LLC
Two Harbors, MN
★ 4.4Boundary Waters Outfitters
Ely, MN
★ 4.9Canadian Border Outfitters
Ely, MN
★ 4.8Granite Gear Inc
Two Harbors, MN
★ 4.7North Country Canoe Outfitters
Ely, MN
★ 4.9Red Rock Wilderness Store
Ely, MN
★ 5Seagren's Home Hardware Outdoors
Two Harbors, MN
★ 4.6Veness Bait & Tackle
Two Harbors, MN
★ 3.9Nearby Marinas
Resorts & Lodges Near Sylvania
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Sylvania. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Sylvania
Boreal Triangle Guide Service
(218) 830-2148
Boundary Waters Fishing Guide
(218) 235-9595
Duluth Superior Charter Fishing with Capt Paul Morris aboard Freedom II
(218) 428-5562
Ely Ice Fishing Company
(218) 365-3466
James Addiction Charter Fishing
(218) 213-8816
Muskie Doom Guide Service
(218) 491-3277
Other Lakes in Lake County
Plan Your Trip to Sylvania
- Weather forecast for Sylvania — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.7216°N, 91.2750°W — Get Directions
- View on MN DNR LakeFinder for the latest survey data and lake info
- Review Minnesota fishing regulations for season dates and limits
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for ages 16+ — buy online at dnr.state.mn.us
Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.