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What Is the Sylvan/Otter Association?

The Sylvan Otter Lake Association is a non-profit organization, comprised of volunteers to improve and protect the quality of our lakes and our community.

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Topics

We have compiled a variety of subjects to keep you informed, keep you safe and to ensure year around enjoyment of lakes.

Boater Safety
Boating accident statistics compiled by the U.S. Coast Guard indicate that 90 percent of the people who drown in a boating or water accident would be alive today if they had been wearing a life jacket at the time of the accident.
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Fishing
Anglers can expect to catch a variety of fish including Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Rock Bass, Smallmouth Bass and Walleye.
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Weed Control
When do we spray? We are often asked to publish the dates we will be spraying the lake. There are many factors that go into making that decision that prohibit a definitive time frame. Weather is one of the biggest factors.
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Boating Etiquette
Remember, all boat traffic is in a counter-clockwise direction and all canals are no wake – no wake means no white water behind your boat. Continue to be respectful of your lake residents and fellow boaters.
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Newsletters
View the annual newsletters published by the Sylvan Otter Association.
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Jetski/PWC
Those less than 14 years of age may not legally operate a personal watercraft (PWC) (ie. jet ski,
wave runner).
Those 14 and 15 years of age may legally operate a PWC if they have obtained a boating safety
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455
Acres (Sylvan)
81
Acres (Otter)
70
Maximum Depth (Feet)
955
Elevation (Feet)
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Invasive European Frog-Bit Found In Novi Ponds

European frog-bit, an invasive aquatic plant, has been found in 17 stormwater ponds, wetlands and drains in the Novi area. While the plant is established along Michigan's east coast, it has only been found in a small number of inland bodies of water, making this Oakland County detection a significant...

by wp_adminSeptember 2, 20210 comments

Keego Harbor – 2021 Master Plan

The city of Keego Harbor has updated the master plan for 2021.   You can view the plan here: Keego Harbor Master Plan 2021 https://plankeegoharbor.com/    

by wp_adminAugust 23, 20210 comments

Sylvan Lake – 2021 Master Plan

The city of Sylvan Lake has updated the master plan for 2021.   You can view the plan here: Sylvan Lake Master Plan 2021    

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Tax Deductible Fee Schedule
  • $75.00 - All lakefront and canal residents
  • $25.00 - Per family with beach privileges
Weed Permission Form
  • Download "Weed Permission Form"
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  • Michigan Boating Laws Handbook
Links of Interest
  • Map of the lake
  • Map of Wakeboard/Wakesurf Areas
  • Department of Environmental Quality
  • Aquaweed
  • Oakland County Boat Club
  • City of Sylvan Lake
  • City of Keego Harbor
  • City of Waterford

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