Walleye Stocked · 8 plants · last 2017 Best: dawn, dusk, night Silver Lake fishing
Silver Lake fishing: not stocked since 2017. It was stocked with Walleye on a natural lake. Also recorded: Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Cisco, Bluegill, Black Crappie, and 2 more. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, Black Crappie, and Rock Bass, dawn and dusk for Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch.
- Last stocked
- 2017
- Walleye
- Plants on record
- 8
- Since 2010
- Species stocked
- 1 (+8 also recorded)
- Average size
- 0.4 in
- Surface acres
- 325.7
Fish at Silver Lake
Walleye Stocked · 8 plants · last 2017 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide
Cisco Confirmed present 
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Rock Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Rock Bass species guideSilver Lake is a 331-acre lake located in Barron County, with a maximum depth of 91 feet. Visitors have access to the lake from a public boat landing and a public beach. The lake's water is moderately clear, supporting fish such as Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Trout, and Walleye. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Silver Lake is stocked
Bear Lake (5.8 mi), Beaver Dam Lake (6 mi), and Sand Lake (9 mi) were stocked more recently. Bear Lake is also stocked with Walleye, Beaver Dam Lake is also stocked with Walleye, and Sand Lake is also stocked with Walleye.
Fish stocked in 2010
750,000
Fish stocked in 2011
200,000
Fish stocked in 2012
700,000
Fish stocked in 2013
600,000
Fish stocked in 2014
600,000
Fish stocked in 2015
670,000
Fish stocked in 2016
640,000
Fish stocked in 2017
680,000
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Walleye | 680,000 | 0.5 in | report |
| 2016 | Walleye | 640,000 | 0.5 in | report |
| 2015 | Walleye | 670,000 | 0.5 in | report |
| 2014 | Walleye | 600,000 | 0.5 in | report |
| 2013 | Walleye | 600,000 | 0.1 in | report |
| 2012 | Walleye | 700,000 | – | report |
| 2011 | Walleye | 200,000 | 0.2 in | report |
| 2010 | Walleye | 750,000 | 0.2 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Cumberland, WI
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock
The public ramp is at Barron County's Grant Park, a day-use park on the south shore: concrete ramp, boarding dock, flush toilets, picnic shelter and swimming beach. Nearly all other shoreline is private. This 91-ft-deep seepage lake's level can swing up to 12 ft over a decade.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before you go.
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Common questions
What fish are at Silver Lake?
Fishing Silver Lake usually means Walleye. All 8 plants on record are Walleye. Walleye was last stocked 2017, averaging 0.4 in. Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Cisco, plus 4 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Silver Lake stocked?
Not stocked since 2017.
How big are the fish stocked at Silver Lake?
Walleye stocked at Silver Lake average 0.4 in.
How do you get on Silver Lake?
The nearest town is Cumberland, WI. Facilities include restrooms and dock. The public ramp is at Barron County's Grant Park, a day-use park on the south shore: concrete ramp, boarding dock, flush toilets, picnic shelter and swimming beach. Nearly all other shoreline is private. This 91-ft-deep seepage lake's level can swing up to 12 ft over a decade.
Which lakes near Silver Lake were stocked more recently?
Bear Lake (5.8 mi), Beaver Dam Lake (6 mi), and Sand Lake (9 mi) were stocked more recently. Bear Lake is also stocked with Walleye, Beaver Dam Lake is also stocked with Walleye, and Sand Lake is also stocked with Walleye.