Silver Creek Reservoir SR-2
Olmsted County, Minnesota — DOW #55006300
Special Regulations for Silver Creek Reservoir SR-2
This lake has regulations that differ from statewide defaults. Always check before fishing.
- Combined possession limit one. The daily and possession limits for these species apply to the waters listed as a whole, that is, only one daily and possession limit may be taken from the group of waters that comprise the Rochester-Olmsted County Area Lakes (Rochester-Olmsted County Area Lakes includes: Bear Creek Reservoir (Chester Woods), Cascade Lake (Cascade Ponds), Foster Arend Lake, Gamehaven Lake (Boy Scout Lake or Willow Reservoir No. 4), Kalmar Reservoir, Quarry Hill Nature Center Pond, Manor Woods Pond (Country Club Pond), Silver Lake, Silver Creek Reservoir, Willow Creek Reservoir.)
- Possession limit one. The daily and possession limit of one for northern pike apply to the waters listed as a whole, that is, only one daily and possession limit may be taken from the group of waters that comprise the Rochester-Olmsted County Area Lakes (Rochester-Olmsted County Area Lakes includes: Bear Creek Reservoir (Chester Woods), Cascade Lake (Cascade Ponds), Foster Arend Lake, Gamehaven Lake (Boy Scout Lake or Willow Reservoir No. 4), Kalmar Reservoir, Quarry Hill Nature Center Pond, Manor Woods Pond (Country Club Pond), Silver Lake, Silver Creek Reservoir, Willow Creek Reservoir.)
- Combined possession limit ten, of which only five may be black or white crappie. The daily and possession limit for these species apply to the waters listed as a whole, that is, only one daily and possession limit may be taken from the group of waters that comprise the Rochester-Olmsted County Area Lakes. (Rochester-Olmsted County Area Lakes includes: Bear Creek Reservoir (Chester Woods), Cascade Lake (Cascade Ponds), Foster Arend Lake, Gamehaven Lake (Boy Scout Lake or Willow Reservoir No. 4), Kalmar Reservoir, Quarry Hill Nature Center Pond, Manor Woods Pond (Country Club Pond), Silver Lake, Silver Creek Reservoir, Willow Creek Reservoir.)
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Silver Creek Reservoir SR-2. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-05-12 | Standard electrofishing | 27.6 | — | 0.37 lb | 23 |
| 2008-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 18.0 | — | 0.19 lb | 18 |
| 2008-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 30.5 | — | 0.41 lb | 122 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-05-12 | Standard electrofishing | 96.0 | — | 0.06 lb | 80 |
| 2008-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.39 lb | 1 |
| 2008-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 76.0 | — | 0.20 lb | 76 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-05-12 | Standard electrofishing | 12.0 | — | 0.08 lb | 10 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-05-12 | Standard electrofishing | 1.2 | — | 3.77 lb | 1 |
| 2008-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 | — | 2.30 lb | 6 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-05-12 | Standard electrofishing | 43.2 | — | 1.38 lb | 36 |
| 2008-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 3.53 lb | 1 |
| 2008-07-14 | Standard electrofishing | 128.1 | — | 0.13 lb | 119 |
| 2008-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.40 lb | 1 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-05-12 | Standard electrofishing | 15.6 | — | 0.15 lb | 13 |
| 2008-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 | — | 0.25 lb | 9 |
| 2008-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.22 lb | 1 |
White Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 9.0 | — | 0.18 lb | 9 |
| 2008-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 0.45 lb | 2 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 11.0 | — | 3.33 lb | 11 |
| 2008-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 | — | 1.76 lb | 6 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-07-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.75 lb | 1 |
| 2008-07-14 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.79 lb | 1 |
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Map & Directions
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Silver Creek Reservoir SR-2. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Silver Creek Reservoir SR-2
- Weather forecast for Silver Creek Reservoir SR-2 — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 44.0408°N, 92.3604°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.