---
type: lake
name: "Sullivan Lake"
county: "Lake"
nearest_town: "Two Harbors"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 45
max_depth_ft: 7
latitude: 47.3778
longitude: -91.67458
lake_score: 43
dnr_lake_id: "38075500"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county/sullivan-lake
---

# Sullivan Lake

Lake in Lake County, Minnesota, near Two Harbors

- **Surface Area**: 45 acres
- **Max Depth**: 7 ft
- **Shoreline**: 2.5 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 2.5 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- **Lake Score**: 43/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Sullivan Lake is a 45-acre lake near Two Harbors in Lake County, Minnesota. It reaches 7 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.5 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 2.5 feet, so expect stained or algae-tinted water in summer.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 5 fish species here, including northern pike, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2025.

There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. Sullivan Lake Campground is mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.

## Access

- **Public access**: 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- **Managed by**: Minnesota DNR
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 5
- **Stocked**: No
- **Last DNR survey**: 2025
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Paddling, Camping

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Campground

### Campgrounds

- Sullivan Lake Campground

## Fish Species

Northern Pike, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, White Sucker

## Nearby Lakes

- [Murphy Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county/murphy-lake) - 5 miles, 113 acres
- [Marble Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county/marble-lake) - 5.1 miles, 160 acres
- [Kane Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county/kane-lake) - 5.7 miles, 112 acres
- [Salo Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/salo-lake) - 7.5 miles, 141 acres
- [Pine Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/pine-lake-fairbanks) - 7.9 miles, 450 acres
- [Christianson Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county/christianson-lake) - 8.4 miles, 150 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=47.3778,-91.67458)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=38075500)
- [All lakes in Lake County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county/sullivan-lake)*