Silver Lake fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Silver Lake?

Fishing Silver Lake is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 2 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked June 7, 2026. Eagle Lake Trout (A California-native strain of rainbow trout. Per CDFW's 2026 Provisional Stocking Plan for this water (a planning document, not a confirmed release)) is recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Silver Lake stocked?

Last stocked June 7, 2026. It is stocked 2 times in 2026, most often in May and June.

How do you get on Silver Lake?

Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Westwood. Facilities include restrooms and camping. A Lassen National Forest lake at 6,400 feet, reached via County Road A21 and Silver Lake Road. Silver Bowl Campground sits near the shore, and the lake has a boat launch ramp and a nature trail encircling it. Silver Beach Picnic Area has a second, unpaved launch at the southern end.

Which lakes near Silver Lake were stocked more recently?

Caribou Lake (0.7 mi), Shotoverin Lake (1.3 mi), and Goodrich Creek Lower (16.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Caribou Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Shotoverin Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Goodrich Creek Lower is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

How Silver Lake is stocked

Caribou Lake (0.7 mi), Shotoverin Lake (1.3 mi), and Goodrich Creek Lower (16.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Caribou Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Shotoverin Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Goodrich Creek Lower is also stocked with Mixed Trout.