History of Sydney Lake

     Sydney Lake's saga was started in 1933 by Grandpa and Grandma Fahlgren with the purchase of an old fishing camp from Anton Vick. The lake was like a magnet that drew him closer to the land where he found the peace and solitude that is lost in the workplace. His passion for fishing was fueled by the lake's response to his hook and line. In 1947, John Johnston Fahlgren built his first cabin and his own boats. In 1949 he built a small cabin for grandma and afterwards the third cabin, in 1950, for his guests. Grandpa had a passion for fishing. In the evening he would stand on the shore and cast for walleye. Some days he would float lazily out on the lake in front of the camp and fish for trout. His lake trout record was 58 lbs. and took him 45 minutes to land it. He slowly worked the boat into 2 feet of water next to shore and jumped into the water to grab the fish. Grandpa ran the camp until he was 87 years old. 

     Sydney Lake Lodge was started in 1980 by John Fahlgren and his 3 brothers; Peter, Ted, and Doug; and his Sister Susan.  Today Sydney Lake Lodge is run by John and his son Jeb.

Native Paintings on Pineneedle Lake.