East Sylvia Lake vs John Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
East Sylvia Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than John Lake (B, Good). Both are in Wright County, Minnesota.
A
East Sylvia Lake
Wright County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 21.7 ft down.
B
John Lake
Wright County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8.5 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | East Sylvia Lake | John Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 21.7 ft | 8.5 ft |
| Phosphorus | 8 µg/L | 22 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 78 ft | 28 ft |
| Surface Area | 669.42 acres | 397.49 acres |
| Public Access | No | Yes |
| Fish Species | 14 | 13 |
| Trophic State | oligotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
East Sylvia Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus John Lake's Grade B. Water clarity: 21.7 ft vs 8.5 ft. For fishing diversity, East Sylvia Lake also leads with 14 species.