Silver Lake
About Silver Lake
Silver Lake is a 121-acre lake near Longville in Cass County, Minnesota. It reaches 20 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.3 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 11.4 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 5 fish species here, including northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2017.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the county. A campground is mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.
Plan Your Visit to Silver Lake
- 121 acres, up to 20 feet deep, near Longville
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the county
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and yellow perch
- Average water clarity around 11.4 feet
- Camping close to the water
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- county
Conditions
- Surface area
- 121 acres
- Max depth
- 20 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.3 mi
- Water clarity
- 11.4 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 69 acres
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Camping (1 mapped)
Best For
- Lakeside camping
- Quiet paddling
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 5
- Game fish
- 5
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2017
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
Camping & Reservations
1 campground is mapped on or near Silver Lake. Minnesota state park sites are booked through the DNR reservation system, national forest campgrounds through Recreation.gov, and most state forest campgrounds are first-come, first-served.
Campground locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Confirm details with the operator.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Silver Lake?
Silver Lake is in Cass County, Minnesota, near Longville. It covers 121 acres and reaches 20 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Silver Lake?
Silver Lake covers 121 acres with about 2.3 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 20 feet.
What fish can you catch at Silver Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Silver Lake?
Yes. Silver Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the county. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Silver Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Silver Lake. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.
Is Silver Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Silver Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
Can you camp at Silver Lake?
Yes. A campground is mapped on or near the shore. Confirm whether sites are reservable or first-come, first-served before you go.