Silver
A 132-acre lake near Andrusia in Beltrami County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1991.
Fish Species (6)
Yellow Perch
Typical numbers · large fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1977
Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 20.8 per gill net · typical 2–21.5 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 1977 | 20.75 | - | 0.37 lbs |
Pumpkinseed
Above-normal numbers · average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1991
Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 14.8 per trap net · typical 2.8–10.3 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 1991 | 2.00 | - | 0.17 lbs |
| Aug 14, 1991 | 14.75 | - | 0.18 lbs |
| Jun 18, 1977 | 28.50 | - | 0.09 lbs |
Northern Pike
Above-normal numbers · average-size fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1991
Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 19.5 per gill net · typical 4.8–12.5 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 1991 | 19.50 | - | 2.18 lbs |
| Aug 14, 1991 | 1.00 | - | 2.27 lbs |
| Jun 18, 1977 | 1.71 | - | 0.70 lbs |
Black Crappie
Typical numbers · average-size fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1991
Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 3.5 per gill net · typical 1–4.8 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 1991 | 3.50 | - | 0.27 lbs |
| Aug 14, 1991 | 0.50 | - | 0.35 lbs |
| Jun 18, 1977 | 8.25 | - | 0.38 lbs |
Bluegill
Above-normal numbers · small fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1991
Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 58.3 per trap net · typical 8.3–50.1 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 1991 | 58.25 | - | 0.06 lbs |
| Aug 14, 1991 | 33.00 | - | 0.07 lbs |
Largemouth Bass
Small fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1991
Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.4 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 1991 | 2.00 | - | 0.57 lbs |
| Aug 14, 1991 | 0.50 | - | 0.25 lbs |
| Jun 18, 1977 | 0.71 | - | 1.16 lbs |
Biologist Notes
August 14, 1991HUGE POPULATION OF STUNTED BLGS. THE BLGS WERE NOT PRESENT DURING THE 1977 SURVEY. THE BLG ARE WELL ABOVE THE 3RD QUARTILE IN NUMBERS THOUGH THEY ARE…
HUGE POPULATION OF STUNTED BLGS. THE BLGS WERE NOT PRESENT DURING THE 1977 SURVEY. THE BLG ARE WELL ABOVE THE 3RD QUARTILE IN NUMBERS THOUGH THEY ARE SMALL - @ 15/LB. PMK ARE WELL ABOVE THE MEDIANS THOUGH GENERALLY LARGER THAN THE BLGS. NOP ARE ALSO WELL ABOVE THE 3RD QUARTILE IN NUMBERS AND WEIGHT. BLC AND LMB POPULATIONS ARE NEAR MEDIANS. YEP IN GOOD NUMBERS IN 1977 WERE MISSING FROM THE NETS IN 1991.
June 18, 1977Silver Lake contains an excellent population of Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Pumpkinseed, and Largemouth Bass. Yellow Perch are abundant and the popu…
Silver Lake contains an excellent population of Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Pumpkinseed, and Largemouth Bass. Yellow Perch are abundant and the population appears to have favorable growth. No bullhead species were captured in this survey.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Silver?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Yellow Perch, Pumpkinseed, Northern Pike, Black Crappie, and Bluegill in Silver. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at Silver?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Silver. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Silver?
Silver has a maximum depth of 55 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in Silver last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Silver is from 1991. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Silver have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Silver in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.
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Lake Details
- Surface Area
- 131.75 acres
- Max Depth
- 55 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.04 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed