East Sylvia Lake vs Upper Maple Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
East Sylvia Lake and Upper Maple Lake both received the same overall water quality grade of A (Excellent). Both are in Wright County, Minnesota.
A
East Sylvia Lake
Wright County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 21.7 ft down.
A
Upper Maple Lake
Wright County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 18 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | East Sylvia Lake | Upper Maple Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 21.7 ft | 18 ft |
| Phosphorus | 8 µg/L | 16 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 78 ft | 76 ft |
| Surface Area | 669.42 acres | 632.6 acres |
| Public Access | No | Yes |
| Fish Species | 14 | 15 |
| Trophic State | oligotrophic | oligotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Both lakes earn the same Grade A. The tiebreakers come down to clarity (East Sylvia Lake: 21.7 ft, Upper Maple Lake: 18 ft) and what you want from the lake. East Sylvia Lake has fewer fish species than Upper Maple Lake.