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Sylvan Lake is 803 acres and is located
about ten
miles from Brainerd Minnesota in southern Cass County. This
Minnesota fishing lake has two distinct
basins that are connected by a shallow channel. A public lake access
is located on the east side of the north basin. Maximum lake depth is
57' and 46% of the lake is 15' deep or less. Shallow water
substrate is primarily sand and gravel though areas of larger rock
are present as well. The aquatic plant community is relatively
diverse. Emergent plants such as bulrush and water lilies are
important for shoreline protection, maintaining water quality, and
provide essential spawning habitat for bass and pan fish species.
Submerged plants provide food and cover needed by fish and other
aquatic species.
Walleyes have been stocked periodically with the most intensive
stocking from 1961-1984 as fingerlings. Sylvan Lake is currently
part of a statewide MN DNR walleye research study designed to
evaluate different stocking methods. |
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| Sylvan lake produces typical catches
for lakes with similar physical and chemical characteristics. Over
16 different species reside in Sylvan lake including Black
Crappie, Bluegill. Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Pumpkinseed,
Sunfish, Tullibee and Perch. |
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| Fish Stocked in Sylvan Lake -
Listing of species stocked in the last five years: |
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| Year |
Species |
Age |
Number |
| 1999 |
Walleye |
Fry |
366,000 |
| 1999 |
Walleye |
Yearling |
200 |
| 1999 |
Walleye |
Adult |
954 |
| 2000 |
Walleye |
Fry |
366,000 |
| 2001 |
Walleye |
Fry |
363,027 |
| 2003 |
Walleye |
Fingerling |
10,440 |
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| Sylvan Lake also makes a great
recreational lake. People staying at Kavanaugh's not only have
beautiful views of the lake but also enjoy boating, waterskiing,
tubing & swimming. If fishing is not your sport you're sure to
enjoy the many recreational opportunities this beautiful lake
provides! Try a new summer water sport during your next vacation
at Kavanaughs. Water skiing, swimming, and tubing are all fun lake
recreation people staying at the resort enjoy. |
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Kavanaugh's
A proud member of the Distinctive
Lodges
A small group of country lodges selected for their excellence
of service and their warm inviting hospitality |
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