Silver Lake
About Silver Lake
Silver Lake is a 208-acre lake near Merrifield in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. It reaches 23 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.1 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 5 fish species here, including largemouth bass, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2015.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in. Ice typically goes out around April 13, based on 25 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Silver Lake
- 208 acres, up to 23 feet deep, near Merrifield
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: largemouth bass, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 208 acres
- Max depth
- 23 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.1 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 193 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
No developed facilities on record. Plan to be self-sufficient.
- 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
- 4
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2015
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- No
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 13
- Years of record
- 25
- Earliest
- March 24, 2000
- Latest
- April 28, 2022
- Most recent
- April 28, 2022
See every lake on the ice-out tracker. Ice-out data: Minnesota DNR State Climatology Office.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Silver Lake?
Silver Lake is in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Merrifield. It covers 208 acres and reaches 23 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Silver Lake?
Silver Lake covers 208 acres with about 2.1 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 23 feet.
What fish can you catch at Silver Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Silver Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
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.
When does the ice go out on Silver Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 13, from 25 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 24, 2000 and the latest is April 28, 2022.