Silver Lake Basin fishing

Silver Lake Basin fishing: not stocked since May 24, 2019. It was stocked with Lake Trout, Brook Trout, Splake, and Bluegill on a reservoir. Species guides list dawn for Lake Trout and dawn, day, and dusk for Brook Trout and Bluegill.

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Last stocked
May 24, 2019
· Bluegill
Plants on record
51
Since 1980
Species recorded
4
Surface acres
1,425.3

Fish at Silver Lake Basin

4 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Brook Trout Stocked · 18 plants · last July 10, 2002 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked July 10, 2002 · 18 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brook Trout species guide
Splake Stocked · 17 plants · last June 19, 2002

Last stocked June 19, 2002 · 17 plants

Splake species guide
Lake Trout Stocked · 15 plants · last June 5, 1997 Best: dawn

Last stocked June 5, 1997 · 15 plants

Best: dawn

Lake Trout species guide
Bluegill Stocked · 1 plant · last May 24, 2019 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked May 24, 2019 · 1 plant

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Bluegill species guide

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources aims to maintain access for anglers at the Silver Lake Basin boating access site in Marquette County. Native land-locked whitefish are part of the fishery at Silver Lake. (content.govdelivery.com, accessed October 5, 2026)

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How Silver Lake Basin is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

About 207 reported fish per acre, 22nd most of 31 lakes in Marquette County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 1980

10,000

Fish stocked in 1984

23,906

Fish stocked in 1985

16,210

Fish stocked in 1986

14,824

Fish stocked in 1987

22,181

Fish stocked in 1988

12,249

Fish stocked in 1990

15,000

Fish stocked in 1991

20,740

Fish stocked in 1992

10,000

Fish stocked in 1993

23,256

Fish stocked in 1994

1,061

Fish stocked in 1995

15,000

Fish stocked in 1996

15,712

Fish stocked in 1997

13,083

Fish stocked in 1998

11,700

Fish stocked in 1999

12,700

Fish stocked in 2000

10,918

Fish stocked in 2001

13,282

Fish stocked in 2002

23,693

Fish stocked in 2019

9,950

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 24, 2019Bluegill9,950–report
July 10, 2002Brook Trout565–report
June 19, 2002Splake11,628–report
May 3, 2002Splake11,500–report
October 3, 2001Brook Trout2,732–report
May 15, 2001Splake10,550–report
June 6, 2000Brook Trout58–report
June 6, 2000Brook Trout60–report
May 23, 2000Splake2,700–report
May 23, 2000Splake8,100–report
May 12, 1999Splake12,700–report
May 4, 1998Splake11,700–report
June 5, 1997Lake Trout2,753–report
May 21, 1997Splake10,330–report
November 5, 1996Brook Trout16–report
November 5, 1996Lake Trout63–report
October 30, 1996Lake Trout164–report
October 30, 1996Lake Trout269–report
June 18, 1996Splake2,000–report
June 7, 1996Splake13,200–report
May 26, 1995Splake15,000–report
June 17, 1994Brook Trout366–report
June 17, 1994Lake Trout695–report
June 7, 1993Splake5,437–report
June 7, 1993Lake Trout1,600–report
June 7, 1993Lake Trout16,219–report
May 29, 1992Splake10,000–report
June 14, 1991Lake Trout5,140–report
June 14, 1991Brook Trout4,800–report
May 9, 1991Splake10,800–report
May 3, 1990Splake15,000–report
May 31, 1988Lake Trout180–report
May 31, 1988Brook Trout69–report
May 2, 1988Splake6,000–report
May 2, 1988Brook Trout6,000–report
November 19, 1987Lake Trout450–report
November 19, 1987Lake Trout2,500–report
September 23, 1987Brook Trout2,194–report
September 14, 1987Lake Trout2,042–report
May 8, 1987Brook Trout7,572–report
May 8, 1987Splake7,423–report
June 5, 1986Brook Trout1,456–report
June 4, 1986Brook Trout6,300–report
June 4, 1986Brook Trout6,300–report
May 9, 1986Lake Trout768–report
November 5, 1985Lake Trout1,000–report
June 4, 1985Brook Trout4,000–report
June 3, 1985Brook Trout11,210–report
October 8, 1984Brook Trout7,906–report
May 22, 1984Brook Trout16,000–report
May 14, 1980Lake Trout10,000–report

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you go.

About Silver Lake Basin

Invasive species pose a threat at Silver Lake Basin. Specifically, whitefish numbers would be negatively impacted if the invasive plankton known as the spiny water flea were introduced. If aquatic invasive species were transferred to this lake by larger boats, they could pass downstream, threatening additional fish populations in the Dead River watershed. (content.govdelivery.com, accessed October 5, 2026)

According to George Madison, DNR fisheries manager, whitefish populations are in peril in the Great Lakes region due to lakes becoming warmer over the past 30 years. (content.govdelivery.com, accessed October 5, 2026)

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Nearest lakes

Wolf Lake 5.3 mi last stocked May 11, 2011 Brocky Lake 5.6 mi last stocked May 4, 2026 Log Lake 6.6 mi last stocked April 13, 2012 Clear Lake 8.9 mi last stocked May 21, 2018 Lake Arfelin 10.6 mi last stocked May 22, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Silver Lake Basin?

Fishing Silver Lake Basin usually means Brook Trout: Brook Trout accounts for 18 of 51 plants on record, ahead of Splake and 2 more. Brook Trout was last stocked July 10, 2002. Splake was last stocked June 19, 2002. Lake Trout was last stocked June 5, 1997. Bluegill was last stocked May 24, 2019.

When is Silver Lake Basin stocked?

Not stocked since May 24, 2019. About 207 reported fish per acre, 22nd most of 31 lakes in Marquette County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 20 years between 1980 and 2019.

Which lakes near Silver Lake Basin were stocked more recently?

Brocky Lake (5.6 mi) and Lake Arfelin (10.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Lake Arfelin is also stocked with Splake, Lake Trout, and Brook Trout.

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