Silver
McLeod County, Minnesota — DOW #43003400
8 Surveys
452.72
Acres
10.5 ft
Max Depth
8.5 ft
Mean Depth
8
Fish Species
0
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Silver. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-17 | Standard trap nets | 3.9 (above normal) | 0.3 – 3.8 | 0.30 lb | 35 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-17 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.0 | 1.56 lb | 9 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-17 | Standard trap nets | 9.6 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.9 | 0.06 lb | 86 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-17 | Standard trap nets | 8.0 (normal) | 1.2 – 20.0 | 0.28 lb | 72 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 2.17 lb | 1 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-17 | Standard trap nets | 14.0 | — | 0.30 lb | 126 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-17 | Standard trap nets | 6.0 (normal) | 1.2 – 20.5 | 0.32 lb | 54 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-17 | Standard trap nets | 196.8 (above normal) | 11.5 – 132.6 | 0.04 lb | 1771 |
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Fish Species
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Plan Your Trip to Silver
- Weather forecast for Silver — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 44.8968°N, 94.2035°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.