Silver
Beltrami County, Minnesota — DOW #04003900
19 Surveys
131.75
Acres
55 ft
Max Depth
6
Fish Species
8
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Silver. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 19.5 (above normal) | 4.8 – 12.5 | 2.18 lb | 39 |
| 1991-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 2.27 lb | 4 |
| 1977-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 12.3 (normal) | 4.8 – 12.5 | 1.36 lb | 49 |
| 1977-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 | — | 0.70 lb | 12 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (normal) | 1.0 – 4.8 | 0.27 lb | 7 |
| 1991-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 0.35 lb | 2 |
| 1977-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 8.3 (above normal) | 1.0 – 4.8 | 0.38 lb | 33 |
| 1977-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 9.4 (above normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 0.29 lb | 66 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 58.3 (above normal) | 8.3 – 50.1 | 0.06 lb | 233 |
| 1991-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 33.0 | — | 0.07 lb | 66 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.25 lb | 2 |
| 1991-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 0.57 lb | 4 |
| 1977-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 1.16 lb | 5 |
| 1977-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 0.64 lb | 10 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-08-14 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 0.17 lb | 4 |
| 1991-08-14 | Standard trap nets | 14.8 (above normal) | 2.8 – 10.3 | 0.18 lb | 59 |
| 1977-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 28.5 | — | 0.09 lb | 114 |
| 1977-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 43.7 (above normal) | 2.8 – 10.3 | 0.14 lb | 306 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 20.8 (normal) | 2.0 – 21.5 | 0.37 lb | 83 |
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Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Dunham's Sports
Bemidji, MN
★ 4Hillman's Store & Bait Station
Waskish, MN
★ 4.7J B Lures
Bemidji, MN
★ 4.5L&M Fleet Supply
Bemidji, MN
★ 4.5Northland Fishing Tackle
Bemidji, MN
★ 4.4Northwoods Bait & Tackle
Bemidji, MN
★ 4.8Trappers Bait Shop
Bemidji, MN
★ 4.6Up North Sports
Bemidji, MN
★ 3.9Nearby Marinas
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Silver. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Silver
- Weather forecast for Silver — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.4693°N, 94.6190°W — Get Directions
- View on MN DNR LakeFinder for the latest survey data and lake info
- Review Minnesota fishing regulations for season dates and limits
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for ages 16+ — buy online at dnr.state.mn.us
Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.