Silver
A 22-acre lake near Lutsen in Cook County — best known for walleye and pike. Last surveyed 1976.
Fish Species (3)
Walleye
Above-normal numbers · average-size fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1976
Last surveyed 1976 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 13.0 per gill net · typical 2–12 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 1976 | 9.25 | - | 1.36 lbs |
| Aug 19, 1976 | 13.00 | - | 1.50 lbs |
Northern Pike
Typical numbers · average-size fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1976
Last surveyed 1976 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 10.0 per gill net · typical 4–15 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 1976 | 10.00 | - | 1.30 lbs |
| Aug 19, 1976 | 2.00 | - | 1.19 lbs |
Yellow Perch
Typical numbers · average-size fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1976
Last surveyed 1976 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 3.0 per gill net · typical 2–15 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 1976 | 0.25 | - | 0.10 lbs |
| Aug 19, 1976 | 3.00 | - | 0.12 lbs |
Biologist Notes
August 19, 1976Silver Lake has a good population of Walleyes with a fair size distribution. It also has a good pop. of N Pike and a fair pop. of Perch. There were no…
Silver Lake has a good population of Walleyes with a fair size distribution. It also has a good pop. of N Pike and a fair pop. of Perch. There were no Suckers taken, but the lake is directly cnnctd. to Rice Lake which has a fair Sucker population.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Silver?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Walleye, Northern Pike, and Yellow Perch 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 6 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 1976. 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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- Surface Area
- 22.4 acres
- Max Depth
- 6 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.06 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed