Silver

Beltrami County

Near Nebish

DOW: 04017200

Northern PikeAverage · 47Yellow PerchAverage · 46PumpkinseedAverage · 28

A 77-acre lake near Nebish in Beltrami County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 1978.

Fish Species (4)

Northern Pike

Average · 47

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.87 lbs

Catch rate: 18.0 per gill net · typical 4.8–12.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 10, 1978	18.00	-	0.87 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 10, 1978	3.50	-	0.67 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 46

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.30 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 2–21.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 10, 1978	0.50	-	0.30 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Average · 28

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.03 lbs

Catch rate: 3.5 per trap net · typical 2.8–10.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 10, 1978	3.50	-	0.03 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (1)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

Black Bullhead

Good · 65

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.27 lbs

Catch rate: 10.8 per trap net · typical 0.5–5.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 10, 1978	6.00	-	0.12 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 10, 1978	10.75	-	0.27 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).

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").

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

July 10, 1978Stunted Northern Pike and small bullheads are abundant. Pumpkinseeds are common. Perch numbers are depressed.

Stunted Northern Pike and small bullheads are abundant. Pumpkinseeds are common. Perch numbers are depressed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Silver?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, and Pumpkinseed 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 45 feet and a mean depth of 10 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 1978. 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.