Silver Lake
About Silver Lake
Silver Lake is a 652-acre lake near Arlington in Sibley County, Minnesota. It reaches 8 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 5 feet, and has roughly 6.4 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 6 fish species here, including walleye, black crappie, and white crappie. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2019.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR.
Plan Your Visit to Silver Lake
- 652 acres, up to 8 feet deep, near Arlington
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, black crappie, and white crappie
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 652 acres
- Max depth
- 8 ft
- Average depth
- 5 ft
- Shoreline
- 6.4 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 642 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
- 6
- Game fish
- 3
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2019
- 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 Sibley County, Minnesota, near Arlington. It covers 652 acres and reaches 8 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Silver Lake?
Silver Lake covers 652 acres with about 6.4 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 8 feet and its average depth is about 5 feet.
What fish can you catch at Silver Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Black Crappie, and White Crappie. 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?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Silver Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.