Today on Silver
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Wind & weather
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DNR data
WalleyeCommon7.1
BluegillPanfish, common6.5
PerchPanfish, common6.5
CrappiePanfish, common6.5
SmallmouthCommon6.5
Northern pikeCommon6.5
LargemouthPresent4.0How we rate
Start from how common the DNR says the fish is (abundant 7.5, common 6, present 3.5). Add 1 if the DNR stocked it in the last 5 years, 0.6 for walleye in two-story or complex lakes, and up to 0.9 for lake size. The DNR counts bluegill, perch and crappie together as panfish, so they share a score.
Depth map
Wisconsin DNRTap a map to zoom. Pinch or scroll to zoom in, drag to move.
Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-08| Walleye | 15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Northern pike | No size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Bass | 14" min · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
1 public- Access at SW End Of LakeDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2017 | 680,000 walleye fry, 0.5" |
| 2016 | 640,000 walleye fry, 0.5" |
| 2015 | 670,000 walleye fry, 0.5" |
| 2014 | 600,000 walleye fry, 0.5" |
| 2013 | 600,000 walleye fry, 0.1" |
The DNR has 33 fish surveys on file for this lake.
Before you go
DNRThis is health advice about eating fish, from the DNR. It is not how many you can catch or keep. Catch limits are in Rules.
Eat any amount Bluegill And Sunfish, Bullheads, Crappies, Inland Trout, Yellow Perch
Up to 1 meal a week All Other Species And Sizes, Bass, Catfish, Pike
Up to 1 meal a month Muskies, Walleye (Larger Than 15")
Advice for this water. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsChinese Mystery Snail
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Silver
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Catches & reportsLakes near Silver
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake ThirtyBarron | 1 | 73 | 27 ft |
| Sylvan LakeBarron | 2.3 | 67 | 37 ft |
| Buck LakeBarron | 2.8 | 57 | 20 ft |
| Big Dummy LakeBarron | 3.1 | 111 | 54 ft |
| Butternut LakeBarron | 3.3 | 141 | 15 ft |
| Greeley LakeBarron | 3.7 | 56 | 13 ft |
| Duck LakeBarron | 3.9 | 100 | 26 ft |
| Granite LakeBarron | 4.1 | 154 | 34 ft |
Silver questions
How deep is Silver Lake?
Silver Lake is 91 feet at its deepest, and 38 feet deep on average. It covers 331 acres.
What fish are in Silver Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (common), smallmouth bass (common), northern pike (common), walleye (common), largemouth bass (present) and trout (present).
Where is the boat launch on Silver Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Access at SW End Of Lake.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Silver Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Silver Lake?
15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Silver Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2017 the DNR and partners stocked 680,000 walleye (fry).
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Sources: Wisconsin DNR (lake facts, species, rules, stocking, consumption advice, survey map), National Weather Service (forecast). Sun and moon computed for the lake's location. Best times are a model of light and moon, not a promise. Checked 2026-10-08.