Silver Lake Fishing in Montmorency County, Michigan

• Overview

  The Montmorency County end of Michigan holds Silver Lake. The bank is 817 feet above sea level. Surface area is around 148 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. Around 1.9 miles of margin, front to back. It ranks high for size among our Montmorency County listings. The closest town, Indian River, is 20 miles away. The nearest city of size is Grand Rapids, 169 miles away. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Silver Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Fish documented in Montmorency County include largemouth bass, bluegill, northern pike, rock bass and yellow perch. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. On Silver Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 67°F at the top of summer and 17°F at the bottom of winter. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Break-up comes around mid April, and the run that follows is short and strong. Ice clears near mid April and comes back about early December in a typical year. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Silver Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Failing this one, try Dollar Lake, 0.8 miles away. Confirm access to Silver Lake locally before you travel.