Silver

Beltrami County

Near Andrusia

DOW: 04003900

Yellow PerchExcellent · 83PumpkinseedExcellent · 77Northern PikeGood · 74

A 132-acre lake near Andrusia in Beltrami County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1991.

Fish Species (6)

Yellow Perch

Excellent · 83

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.37 lbs

Catch rate: 20.8 per gill net · typical 2–21.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 18, 1977	20.75	-	0.37 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Excellent · 77

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.18 lbs

Catch rate: 14.8 per trap net · typical 2.8–10.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 14, 1991	2.00	-	0.17 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 14, 1991	14.75	-	0.18 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 18, 1977	28.50	-	0.09 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Good · 74

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.18 lbs

Catch rate: 19.5 per gill net · typical 4.8–12.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 14, 1991	19.50	-	2.18 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 14, 1991	1.00	-	2.27 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 18, 1977	1.71	-	0.70 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Good · 58

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.27 lbs

Catch rate: 3.5 per gill net · typical 1–4.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 14, 1991	3.50	-	0.27 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 14, 1991	0.50	-	0.35 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 18, 1977	8.25	-	0.38 lbs	Standard gill nets

Bluegill

Average · 49

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.06 lbs

Catch rate: 58.3 per trap net · typical 8.3–50.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 14, 1991	58.25	-	0.06 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 14, 1991	33.00	-	0.07 lbs	Standard gill nets

Largemouth Bass

Average · 33

Small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.25 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 14, 1991	2.00	-	0.57 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 14, 1991	0.50	-	0.25 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 18, 1977	0.71	-	1.16 lbs	Standard trap nets

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Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

Northern Pike

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Angling: 10 (not more than 2 over 26". All from 22-26" must be immediatley released).

Largemouth Bass

Season: Mar 1, 2026 – May 22, 2026

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

Catch-and-release only

Largemouth Bass

Season: May 23, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth (when smallmouth season is open)

Crappie

10 combined total

Sunfish

20 combined total

Perch

20 daily and 40 in possession

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

Northern Pike

Season: Nov 15, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Darkhouse spearing: 10 (only 1 between 22-26" and 1 over 26"; or, only 2 over 26").

Biologist Notes

August 14, 1991HUGE POPULATION OF STUNTED BLGS. THE BLGS WERE NOT PRESENT DURING THE 1977 SURVEY. THE BLG ARE WELL ABOVE THE 3RD QUARTILE IN NUMBERS THOUGH THEY ARE…

HUGE POPULATION OF STUNTED BLGS. THE BLGS WERE NOT PRESENT DURING THE 1977 SURVEY. THE BLG ARE WELL ABOVE THE 3RD QUARTILE IN NUMBERS THOUGH THEY ARE SMALL - @ 15/LB. PMK ARE WELL ABOVE THE MEDIANS THOUGH GENERALLY LARGER THAN THE BLGS. NOP ARE ALSO WELL ABOVE THE 3RD QUARTILE IN NUMBERS AND WEIGHT. BLC AND LMB POPULATIONS ARE NEAR MEDIANS. YEP IN GOOD NUMBERS IN 1977 WERE MISSING FROM THE NETS IN 1991.

June 18, 1977Silver Lake contains an excellent population of Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Pumpkinseed, and Largemouth Bass. Yellow Perch are abundant and the popu…

Silver Lake contains an excellent population of Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Pumpkinseed, and Largemouth Bass. Yellow Perch are abundant and the population appears to have favorable growth. No bullhead species were captured in this survey.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Silver?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Yellow Perch, Pumpkinseed, Northern Pike, Black Crappie, and Bluegill in Silver. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Silver?

We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Silver. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.

How deep is Silver?

Silver has a maximum depth of 55 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Silver last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Silver is from 1991. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Silver have any invasive species?

No invasive species are on record for Silver in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.

Are there special fishing regulations on Silver?

No — Silver has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide perch limit is: 20 daily and 40 in possession. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.