Walleye Stocked · 11 plants · last 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night Silver Lake fishing
Silver Lake fishing is stocked with Walleye, Muskellunge, and Northern Pike on a natural lake. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, Rock Bass, and 3 more. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 2010. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, Black Crappie, and Rock Bass, dawn and dusk for Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch.
- Last stocked
- 2024
- Walleye
- Plants on record
- 20
- Since 2010
- Species stocked
- 3 (+9 also recorded)
- Average size
- 7.7 in
- Surface acres
- 512.4
Fish at Silver Lake
Walleye Stocked · 11 plants · last 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Muskellunge Stocked · 7 plants · last 2019 Best: dawn, dusk 
Northern Pike Stocked · 2 plants · last 2018 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie species guide
Rock Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Rock Bass species guide
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide Warmouth Confirmed present
Yellow Bullhead Confirmed present
How Silver Lake is stocked
About 224 reported fish per acre, 5th most of 6 lakes in Kenosha County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2010
18,400
Fish stocked in 2011
17,168
Fish stocked in 2013
16,704
Fish stocked in 2014
10,781
Fish stocked in 2016
12,814
Fish stocked in 2017
529
Fish stocked in 2018
12,085
Fish stocked in 2019
258
Fish stocked in 2020
10,319
Fish stocked in 2022
10,338
Fish stocked in 2024
5,181
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Walleye | 5,181 | 7.7 in | report |
| 2022 | Walleye | 10,338 | 7.5 in | report |
| 2020 | Walleye | 10,319 | 6.7 in | report |
| 2019 | Muskellunge | 258 | 11.9 in | report |
| 2018 | Northern Pike | 1,094 | 8.85 in | report |
| 2018 | Muskellunge | 257 | 12.2 in | report |
| 2018 | Walleye | 2,683 | 6.72 in | report |
| 2018 | Walleye | 8,051 | 7.9 in | report |
| 2017 | Muskellunge | 529 | 10.2 in | report |
| 2016 | Northern Pike | 1,135 | 8.7 in | report |
| 2016 | Walleye | 880 | 6.38 in | report |
| 2016 | Muskellunge | 463 | 10.3 in | report |
| 2016 | Walleye | 10,336 | 7.4 in | report |
| 2014 | Walleye | 10,319 | 7 in | report |
| 2014 | Muskellunge | 462 | 9.5 in | report |
| 2013 | Muskellunge | 464 | 11.35 in | report |
| 2013 | Walleye | 16,240 | 1.5 in | report |
| 2011 | Walleye | 16,240 | 1.32 in | report |
| 2011 | Muskellunge | 928 | 9.3 in | report |
| 2010 | Walleye | 18,400 | 1.7 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Salem Lakes, WI
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock
The state launch, off North Cogswell Drive on the northwest shore in the Silver Lake Marsh and Fishery Area, has two lanes, a boarding dock and a toilet. Shore anglers use the inlet channel, the launch grounds and Silver Lake County Park. The village has a fee ramp and a Highway F carry-in.
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Common questions
What fish are at Silver Lake?
Fishing Silver Lake usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 11 of 20 plants on record, ahead of Muskellunge and one more. Walleye was last stocked 2024, averaging 5.6 in. Muskellunge was last stocked 2019, averaging 10.7 in. Northern Pike was last stocked 2018, averaging 8.8 in. Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch, plus 5 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Silver Lake stocked?
Last stocked 2024. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 2010. About 224 reported fish per acre, 5th most of 6 lakes in Kenosha County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2012, 2015, 2021, and 2023.
How big are the fish stocked at Silver Lake?
Stocked fish average 7.7 in. Walleye average 5.6 in. Muskellunge average 10.7 in. Northern Pike average 8.8 in.
How do you get on Silver Lake?
The nearest town is Salem Lakes, WI. Facilities include restrooms and dock. The state launch, off North Cogswell Drive on the northwest shore in the Silver Lake Marsh and Fishery Area, has two lanes, a boarding dock and a toilet. Shore anglers use the inlet channel, the launch grounds and Silver Lake County Park. The village has a fee ramp and a Highway F carry-in.
Which lakes near Silver Lake were stocked more recently?
Lake Mary (5.5 mi), Elizabeth Lake (6.6 mi), and Powers Lake (7.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Lake Mary is also stocked with Walleye and Northern Pike, Elizabeth Lake is also stocked with Northern Pike and Walleye, and Powers Lake is also stocked with Walleye and Northern Pike.