Silver Lake
About Silver Lake
Silver Lake is a 129-acre lake near Cusson in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It reaches 28 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.2 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 10 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 5 fish species here, including northern pike, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2023.
Public access is carry-in only — plan on a canoe, kayak or small boat you can hand-launch.
Plan Your Visit to Silver Lake
- 129 acres, up to 28 feet deep, near Cusson
- Carry-in access only — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch
- Average water clarity around 10 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Carry-in access only
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- US Forest Service
Conditions
- Surface area
- 129 acres
- Max depth
- 28 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.2 mi
- Water clarity
- 10 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 80 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 carry-in access
Best For
- 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
- 4
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2023
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Silver Lake?
Silver Lake is in St. Louis County, Minnesota, near Cusson. It covers 129 acres and reaches 28 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Silver Lake?
Silver Lake covers 129 acres with about 2.2 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 28 feet.
What fish can you catch at Silver Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike, 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: carry-in access only.
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.