On a whim, my wife and I were looking for a new lake to fish, as the spring runoff made the creeks and rivers too high and fast for fly fishing. We found Sylvan Lake, and couldn’t have been happier with our decision. We found this hidden gem in the mountains outside of Eagle. They have cabins and yurts for rent, although we just stayed for the day. A day pass was only $10.

The lake has a nice easy hiking trail and many fishing access points around it. The entire trail around the lake is about 1.4-1.5 miles. There is a small inlet creek crossing that has a wooden bridge on the far end of the lake.

Views of the mountains near the salt/aspen from the lake are absolutely stunning.

We wish we would have brought our SUP, because the waters were very calm, despite there being a breeze around the lake.

I would highly recommend this relatively hidden lake for camping or a nice day trip.