What Fish Are in Sylvan Lake?
Sylvan Lake in Oakland County, Michigan has 14 documented fish species: Blacknose shiner, Bluegill, Bluntnose minnow, Green sunfish, Iowa darter, Largemouth bass, Northern pike, Rock bass, Sand shiner, Smallmouth bass, Walleye, Western banded killifish, White sucker, Yellow perch. The lake has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring.
All Documented Species
Game Fish & Panfish in Sylvan Lake
Sylvan Lake supports 5 of the region's most-targeted species: Bluegill, Largemouth bass, Northern pike, Smallmouth bass, Walleye. The lake runs across 387 acres, conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Clarity | 10.3 ft |
| Surface Area | 387 acres |
| Species Count | 14 |
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