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Silver Lake vs Tilde Lake

Two of the top-scoring lakes in Clay County, Minnesota, side by side.

Tilde Lake is the larger of the two at 248 acres against 115 for Silver Lake. On our rankings, Silver Lake comes out ahead for fishing, Tilde Lake comes out ahead for boating, Silver Lake comes out ahead for paddling, and Silver Lake comes out ahead for ice fishing.

MeasureSilver LakeTilde Lake
Lake Score56 / 10044 / 100
Nearest townHawleyHitterdal
Surface area115 acres248 acres
Max depth39 ft13 ft
Shoreline1.8 mi2.7 mi
Water clarity8.5 ft1.7 ft
Public access1 public boat launch (concrete)1 public boat launch (concrete)
Fish species106
Game fishWalleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, BluegillWalleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Rock Bass
StockedYesYes
Special regulationsNoNo
Swim beachNoNo
CampingNoNo
Invasive speciesNone listedred swamp crayfish

Which lake is better for…

  • Fishing
    Silver Lake
  • Boating
    Tilde Lake
  • Paddling
    Silver Lake
  • Ice Fishing
    Silver Lake

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is bigger, Silver Lake or Tilde Lake?

Tilde Lake is bigger at 248 acres; Silver Lake covers 115 acres.

Which is deeper, Silver Lake or Tilde Lake?

Silver Lake is deeper, with a maximum depth of 39 feet against 13 feet.

Is Silver Lake or Tilde Lake better for fishing?

Silver Lake ranks higher for fishing in this directory, based on game species, lake size, access and stocking. Silver Lake lists 10 species and Tilde Lake lists 6.