Silver

St. Louis County

Near McKinley

DOW: 69055500

Yellow PerchExcellent · 83Northern PikeGood · 68WalleyeGood · 50

A 28-acre lake near McKinley in St. Louis County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1985.

Fish Species (5)

Yellow Perch

Excellent · 83

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.17 lbs

Catch rate: 80.5 per gill net · typical 2–23 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 10, 1985	3.60	-	0.13 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 10, 1985	80.50	-	0.17 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Good · 68

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

6.50 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net · typical 3.9–9.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 10, 1985	1.00	-	6.50 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 10, 1985	0.20	-	4.50 lbs	Standard trap nets

Walleye

Good · 50

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.90 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net · typical 1–7.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 10, 1985	1.00	-	1.90 lbs	Standard gill nets

Other species in this lake (2)

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

Golden Shiner

Average · 40

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.06 lbs

Catch rate: 5.5 per gill net · typical 0.5–16.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 10, 1985	5.50	-	0.06 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Bullhead

Average · 36

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.45 lbs

Catch rate: 0.4 per trap net · typical 1.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 10, 1985	0.40	-	0.45 lbs	Standard trap nets

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Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

Walleye and Sauger

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

6 combined, not more than one walleye over 20"

Northern Pike

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Northeast zone

Angling: 2 (not more than 1 over 40" in possession. All from 30-40" must be immediatley released).

Perch

20 daily and 40 in possession

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

Northern Pike

Season: Nov 15, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Northeast zone

Darkhouse spearing: 2 (Not more than 1 over 26").

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

June 10, 1985Yellow perch are present in above average numbers; northern pike and walleye are present in below average numbers. Black bullhead and golden shiner ar…

Yellow perch are present in above average numbers; northern pike and walleye are present in below average numbers. Black bullhead and golden shiner are also present. Walleye and northern pike are large.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Silver?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, and Walleye 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 19 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 1985. 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.