Brown Trout Stocked · 2 plants · last April 19, 1982 Best: dawn, day, dusk Upper Silver Lake fishing
Upper Silver Lake fishing: not stocked since April 19, 1982. It was stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout.
- Last stocked
- April 19, 1982
- · Brown Trout
- Plants on record
- 4
- Since 1979
- Species recorded
- 2
- Surface acres
- 46.9
Fish at Upper Silver Lake
Brown Trout Stocked · 2 plants · last April 19, 1982 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 2 plants · last April 23, 1980 Best: dawn, dusk Upper Silver Lake is a 35.5-acre body of water located in Waterford Township, Michigan. Anglers can find bluegill and largemouth bass among the fish in its waters. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.
How Upper Silver Lake is stocked
About 205 reported fish per acre, 13th most of 17 lakes in Oakland County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1979
3,500
Fish stocked in 1980
3,500
Fish stocked in 1981
1,000
Fish stocked in 1982
1,620
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 19, 1982 | Brown Trout | 1,620 | – | report |
| May 8, 1981 | Brown Trout | 1,000 | – | report |
| April 23, 1980 | Rainbow Trout | 3,500 | – | report |
| May 31, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 3,500 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Waterford Township
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock
Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you go.
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Common questions
What fish are at Upper Silver Lake?
Fishing Upper Silver Lake is as likely for Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout. Each accounts for 2 of 4 plants on record. Brown Trout was last stocked April 19, 1982. Rainbow Trout was last stocked April 23, 1980.
When is Upper Silver Lake stocked?
Not stocked since April 19, 1982. About 205 reported fish per acre, 13th most of 17 lakes in Oakland County with both a fish count and a surface area.
How do you get on Upper Silver Lake?
The nearest town is Waterford Township. Facilities include restrooms and dock.
Which lakes near Upper Silver Lake were stocked more recently?
Crescent Lake (3.9 mi), Cass Lake (5.2 mi), Maceday Lake (5.3 mi), Orchard Lake (6.6 mi), and Deer Lake (6.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Crescent Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Cass Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout, Maceday Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout, Orchard Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout, and Deer Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.