Sullivan Lake
About Sullivan Lake
Sullivan Lake is a 71-acre lake near Maple Lake in Wright County, Minnesota. It reaches 58 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 16 feet, and has roughly 1.7 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 5.5 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 11 fish species here, including northern pike, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2020.
There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR.
Plan Your Visit to Sullivan Lake
- 71 acres, up to 58 feet deep, near Maple Lake
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch
- Average water clarity around 5.5 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 71 acres
- Max depth
- 58 ft
- Average depth
- 16 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.7 mi
- Water clarity
- 5.5 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 41 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
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 11
- Game fish
- 5
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2020
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sullivan Lake?
Sullivan Lake is in Wright County, Minnesota, near Maple Lake. It covers 71 acres and reaches 58 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Sullivan Lake?
Sullivan Lake covers 71 acres with about 1.7 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 58 feet and its average depth is about 16 feet.
What fish can you catch at Sullivan Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Sullivan Lake?
Yes. Sullivan Lake has 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Sullivan Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Sullivan 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.
Is Sullivan Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Sullivan Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.