Silver Lake
About Silver Lake
Silver Lake is a 239-acre lake near Frazee in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It reaches 34 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.6 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 5.5 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 15 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2007.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR.
Plan Your Visit to Silver Lake
- 239 acres, up to 34 feet deep, near Frazee
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Average water clarity around 5.5 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 239 acres
- Max depth
- 34 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.6 mi
- Water clarity
- 5.5 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 224 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)
Best For
- Ice fishing
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 15
- Game fish
- 7
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2007
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Silver Lake?
Silver Lake is in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, near Frazee. It covers 239 acres and reaches 34 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Silver Lake?
Silver Lake covers 239 acres with about 2.6 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 34 feet.
What fish can you catch at Silver Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch and other species. 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 Minnesota DNR. 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.