Rainbow Trout Stocked · 3 plants · last January 2, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Silver Lake fishing
Silver Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 1.5 times a year since 2025, most often in January and February. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- January 2, 2026
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 3
- Since 2025
- Species recorded
- 1
- Average size
- 9.5 in
- Surface acres
- 1,424.2
- Elevation
- 489 ft
Fish at Silver Lake
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 3 plants · last January 2, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Fishing for grass carp is now legal at Silver Lake, where the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) planted these fish in the past. Fishing is among the outdoor activities that contribute to local economic growth in the scenic Silverlake area. Camping, fishing, and boating are available at several resorts around the lake. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed October 5, 2026)
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How Silver Lake is stocked
About 4.9 reported fish per acre, 4th most of 5 lakes in Cowlitz County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2025
4,999
Fish stocked in 2026
2,000
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 9.6 in | report |
| February 26, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 2,999 | 9.2 in | report |
| January 8, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 9.6 in | report |
Access and facts
Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife before you go.
About Silver Lake
The grass carp in Silver Lake have lived far longer than expected, and these fish have destroyed much of the beneficial native vegetation. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed October 5, 2026)
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Nearest lakes
Public land at Silver Lake
Silver Lake is 0.5 miles outside the edge of Seaquest State Park.
Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.
Common questions
What fish are at Silver Lake?
Fishing Silver Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 3 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked January 2, 2026, averaging 9.5 in.
When is Silver Lake stocked?
Last stocked January 2, 2026. It is stocked about 1.5 times a year since 2025, most often in January and February. About 4.9 reported fish per acre, 4th most of 5 lakes in Cowlitz County with both a fish count and a surface area.
How big are the fish stocked at Silver Lake?
Rainbow Trout stocked at Silver Lake average 9.5 in.
Which lakes near Silver Lake were stocked more recently?
South Lewis County Park Pond (10.1 mi), Lake Sacajawea (13.1 mi), Kress Lake (16.9 mi), Carlisle Lake (20.3 mi), and Mayfield Lake (21.9 mi) were stocked more recently. South Lewis County Park Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Lake Sacajawea is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Kress Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Carlisle Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Mayfield Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.