Silver Lake
Ramsey County, Minnesota
Today's Fishing Forecast
Fishing looks to be fairly active with peak fishing times around 4-5 AM and 8-9 AM and 3-5 PM. SEE MORE
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Frequently Asked Questions About Silver Lake, MN
- How big is Silver Lake?
- How deep is Silver Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Silver Lake?
- Are there fishing guides or charters for Silver Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Silver Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Silver Lake area?
- Are there boat launches on Silver Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Silver Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Silver Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Silver Lake?
How big is Silver Lake?
How deep is Silver Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Silver Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish and White Sucker.
Are there fishing guides or charters for Silver Lake?
What are the closest cities to Silver Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Silver Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Silver Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Silver Lake?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Silver Lake?
Join us in the fight to prevent the spread of invasive species These sneaky creatures can hitch a ride on boats, clinging onto propellers, anchor lines, and trailers. They can even survive in hidden places like bilge water and ballast tanks, or disguise themselves in dirt and sand that sticks to nets, buckets, anchors, and waders. But don't worry, we have the power to stop them in their tracks with just a few simple steps. So let's do our part and protect our waters from these unwanted invaders.
History & Status of the Fishery
Silver Lake (West) is a small 71 acre lake located within the Village of St. Anthony and the City of Columbia Heights. Characterized by poor water quality and frequent winterkill, a permanent pump and baffle aeration system was installed in 1999 by the MN DNR and is operated by the City of Columbia Heights. The Village of St. Anthony has installed a ferric chloride water treatment system to reduce phosphorus inputs into the lake beginning in 2015. The City of Columbia Heights operates a small primitive boat landing along the west side of the lake. There is very limited parking at the landing. The last full survey (2006) was targeted at Walleye and Channel Catfish populations.
The Walleye population is within the normal range for this type of lake, the catch rate in 2016 has improved since 2012 when fewest Walleye were observed since stocking was initiated. Fifteen fish were sampled in 2016 and the average length was 12.8 inches, these fish were stocked as fry in 2014 and are showing fast growth when compared to statewide averages. Channel Catfish catch was less than what was observed in 2012. Three Channel Catfish sampled in the trapnets, these fish were healthy and robust and had average length of 24.5 inches long. Catfish stocking has been limited in recent years, though the management plan calls for more stocking to keep this fishery viable. Largemouth Bass were found in high abundance but were small in size. Average length for Largemouth Bass was slightly more than 8.5 inches. Bluegill Sunfish and Black Crappie were sampled in above average and moderate numbers respectively. Size was good for both species. Yellow Perch are very abundant and had an average size over 7.0 inches. Black Bullheads, previously found in high densities in Silver Lake, are now present in very low numbers according to this survey. Five were sampled, and all were over 9.5 inches in length indicating an adult population. Other fish sampled in low abundance were, Common Carp, Golden Shiner, Hybrid and Green Sunfish.
What is the average air temp for Silver Lake?
Are there any state parks near Silver Lake?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Silver Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Poplar Lake | 1.0 mi | 10 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.1 mi | 15 | |
| Pike Lake | 1.8 mi | 38 | 16 ft |
| East Moore Lake | 2.4 mi | 28 | 22 ft |
| Long Lake | 2.4 mi | 173 | 30 ft |
| West Moore Lake | 2.5 mi | 68 | 5 ft |
| Little Johanna Lake | 2.6 mi | 17 | 28 ft |
| Lake Johanna | 2.6 mi | 212 | 43 ft |
| Lake Josephine | 3.5 mi | 116 | 44 ft |
| Little Josephine Lake | 3.9 mi | 10 | 25 ft |
