Silver Lake, Minnesota: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Silver Lake lies in Carver County, Minnesota. The country here is pine and birch. It measures about 67 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The full circuit measures close to 1.3 miles on foot. It lies lower than most water we list in Minnesota. 1.7 miles away sits Excelsior, the nearest town. Minneapolis sits 14 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Silver Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Across Carver County, recorded fish include bluegill, largemouth bass and common carp. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. The near bank of Silver Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 12°F to 72°F. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer and winter test it. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around early April. From about early April to around early December, expect open water on the long-run figures. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Silver Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. A pier or jetty stands half a mile away, which helps on a crowded bank. Mapping shows a picnic spot within half a mile. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. The nearest alternative is Christmas Lake, 0.4 miles out. Nothing on Silver Lake should be assumed from this page alone.