Cynthia Lake
About Cynthia Lake
Cynthia Lake is a 196-acre lake near Prior in Scott County, Minnesota. It reaches 10 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.2 miles of shoreline.
The DNR has no fish survey on file for this lake, so treat any fishing as exploratory.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in.
Plan Your Visit to Cynthia Lake
- 196 acres, up to 10 feet deep, near Prior
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 196 acres
- Max depth
- 10 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.2 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 196 acres
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
No developed facilities on record. Plan to be self-sufficient.
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Activities
Amenities
Fish Species
Plan your trip to Cynthia Lake
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cynthia Lake?
Cynthia Lake is in Scott County, Minnesota, near Prior. It covers 196 acres and reaches 10 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Cynthia Lake?
Cynthia Lake covers 196 acres with about 2.2 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 10 feet.
What fish can you catch at Cynthia Lake?
The DNR has no fish survey on file for Cynthia Lake.
Is there a public boat launch on Cynthia Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Cynthia Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Cynthia Lake. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.