Silver
A 38-acre lake near Palo in St. Louis County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 2013.
Fish Species (7)
Northern Pike
Above-normal numbers · large fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 2013
Last surveyed 2013 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 5.7 per gill net · typical 1.3–5.3 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2013 | 1.44 | 24.3" | 3.63 lbs |
| Sep 3, 2013 | 5.67 | 24.3" | 3.72 lbs |
| Jul 11, 1983 | 0.25 | - | 1.50 lbs |
Black Crappie
Above-normal numbers · small fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 2013
Last surveyed 2013 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 12.0 per gill net · typical 0.5–1.9 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2013 | 7.56 | 5.9" | 0.15 lbs |
| Sep 3, 2013 | 12.00 | 5.9" | 0.16 lbs |
| Jul 11, 1983 | 7.33 | - | 0.14 lbs |
Largemouth Bass
Large fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 2013
Last surveyed 2013 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.3 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.5 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2013 | 1.67 | 9.5" | 1.11 lbs |
| Sep 3, 2013 | 1.33 | 9.5" | 0.46 lbs |
| Jul 11, 1983 | 3.00 | - | 0.58 lbs |
Bluegill
Typical numbers · average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 2013
Last surveyed 2013 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 14.7 per trap net · typical 4.3–34.3 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2013 | 4.33 | 5.3" | 0.08 lbs |
| Sep 3, 2013 | 14.67 | 5.3" | 0.19 lbs |
| Jul 11, 1983 | 36.50 | - | 0.22 lbs |
Rock Bass
Typical numbers · small fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 2013
Last surveyed 2013 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.56 per trap net · typical 0.5–2.8 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2013 | 0.33 | 5.2" | 0.07 lbs |
| Sep 3, 2013 | 0.56 | 5.2" | 0.14 lbs |
| Jul 11, 1983 | 0.75 | - | 0.17 lbs |
Other species in this lake (2)
Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.
Golden Shiner
Above-normal numbers · large fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 2013
Last surveyed 2013 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 5.7 per gill net · typical 0.3–4.6 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2013 | 5.67 | 5.6" | 0.10 lbs |
| Sep 3, 2013 | 1.56 | 5.6" | 0.08 lbs |
White Sucker
Large fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 2013
Last surveyed 2013 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.11 per trap net · typical 0.3–2.7 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2013 | 0.11 | 22.0" | 4.35 lbs |
Biologist Notes
September 3, 2013Status of the Fishery Silver Lake is located approximately 5 miles south of Biwabik. It has a surface area of 34 acres and a maximum depth of 37 feet.…
Status of the Fishery Silver Lake is located approximately 5 miles south of Biwabik. It has a surface area of 34 acres and a maximum depth of 37 feet. Dissolved oxygen at the time of the survey was adequate for fish to a depth of 14 feet. The water clarity is good and aquatic vegetation is abundant. There are several homes and cabins present primarily on the east and north shores. There is a public access located at the SW end of the lake off CR 525. The ramp is sand and the parking area is very small making trailer manuevering or parking diffucult. The survey crew backed in from the CR 525 right-of-way. Black crappie numbers in 2013 (7.6/trap net) were above average when compared to other similar lakes in the area. The average crappie sampled was 6.3 inches long and about 6 years old. Most of the crappie sampled (74%) were under 6 inches long. The largest crappie sampled was 11.2 inches long. Bluegill numbers in 2013 (14.7/trap net) were above average when compared to other similar lakes in the area. The average bluegill sampled was 5.9 inches long and about 5 years old. Nearly half (47%) of the bluegill sampled were under 5 inches long. The largest bluegill sampled was 8.9 inches long. Northern pike numbers in 2013 (5.7/gill net) were above average when compared to other similar lakes in the area. The average pike sampled was 25.2 inches long and about 7 years old. The largest pike sampled was 36.0 inches long. Largemouth bass numbers in 2013 (1.3/trap net) were above average when compared to other similar lakes in the area. The average largemouth sampled in the trap nets was 9.1 inches long and about 4 years old. Eighty-two percent of the largemouth sampled were under 5 years old. The largest bass sampled was 16.6 inches long. Golden shiner, rock bass and white sucker were also sampled in 2013. Golden shiner numbers were above average and the average size was 6.4 inches long.
July 11, 1983Bluegill, black crappie, and largemouth bass are present in above average numbers; northern pike are present in average numbers; and rock bass are pre…
Bluegill, black crappie, and largemouth bass are present in above average numbers; northern pike are present in average numbers; and rock bass are present in below average numbers. The average size of the northern pike is well above average while crappies and bluegills are about average in size, and largemouth bass are about average in sized.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Silver?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and Rock Bass in Silver. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at Silver?
Minnesota DNR records list public access for Silver. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for the launch type and directions before you go.
How deep is Silver?
Silver has a maximum depth of 36 feet and a mean depth of 13 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 2013. 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
- 37.67 acres
- Max Depth
- 36 ft
- Mean Depth
- 13 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.32 mi
- Public Access
- Yes