Fishing at
Silver Lake Pierce County

Silver Lake is a large freshwater lake located in Pierce County, Washington. At an elevation of 607 ft. and 133.2 acres, it's home to several species of fish, including yellow perch, black crappie, rainbow trout, brown bullhead and largemouth bass. Silver Lake provides good shoreline access.

Stocked Fish: Rainbow
Lake Size: 133.2 acres
Elevation: 607 ft.
Boat Launch: None
Shoreline Access: Good

Silver Lake Stocking Reports

Silver Lake has been historically stocked with rainbow. The largest rainbow ever stocked is 3.33 lbs. This year so far, there has been 3 stockings of rainbow at an average of 1.8 lbs. In the past, Silver Lake stocked tens of thousands of rainbow averaging 1.14 lbs.

Date Quantity Fish
October 20, 2024 18000 Rainbow @ 2.5lbs
May 15, 2024 5000 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
April 22, 2024 4000 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
April 18, 2023 4000 Rainbow @ 0.38lbs
April 18, 2022 4000 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
March 20, 2022 24500 Rainbow @ 0.33lbs
March 20, 2022 24500 Rainbow @ 3.33lbs
April 18, 2021 18000 Rainbow @ 0.37lbs
April 13, 2021 2500 Rainbow @ 0.36lbs
May 6, 2020 1288 Rainbow @ 0.43lbs
May 1, 2020 1037 Rainbow @ 0.59lbs
April 14, 2020 18000 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
June 16, 2017 1500 Rainbow @ 0.43lbs
April 17, 2017 8 Rainbow @ 3.33lbs
April 12, 2017 2600 Rainbow @ 0.5lbs
April 12, 2017 239 Rainbow @ 1.25lbs
April 19, 2016 1000 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
April 18, 2016 367 Rainbow @ 1.49lbs
April 16, 2016 19000 Rainbow @ 0.5lbs


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Silver Lake Map

Silver Lake Fish Species

Silver Lake provides excellent opportunities for rainbow trout. There is also a chance to catch yellow perch, black crappie, brown bullhead and largemouth bass throughout the year.


January February March April May June July August September October November December
Yellow perch
Black crappie
Rainbow trout
Brown bullhead
Largemouth bass

Silver Lake Fishing Reports

An modestly traveled lake, there has been some successful reports by anglers at Silver Lake over the past few years.

Anglers reported the most success with rainbow trout. Catfish is also a popular species to fish for at Silver Lake.

A list of the best bait to use for stocked rainbow trout.

Silver Lake - Rainbow Trout Fishing Tips

At Silver Lake, the best time for catching rainbow trout is morning. Anglers also reported success with rainbow trout around afternoon. Popular baits used include worms and power eggs for rainbow trout. Trolling and bottom fishing from shore are the common and successful methods used at Silver Lake to catch rainbow trout.


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Nearby Lakes Similar to Silver Lake

There are a number of similar sized lakes relatively close to Silver Lake, including Rapjohn Lake, Ohop Lake, Harts Lake, Clear Lake and Tanwax Lake.

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Pierce County
1.8 mi. away
59.1 acres
elevation: 636 ft.

Rapjohn Lake

Stocking:
May 15, 2024 - Rainbow - 4500 @ 0.4lbs
April 22, 2024 - Rainbow - 4000 @ 0.4lbs

For December:
Yellow perch Black crappie Rainbow trout Largemouth bass
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Pierce County
4.6 mi. away
218.2 acres
elevation: 527 ft.
 Somewhat Popular

Ohop Lake

Stocking:
April 18, 2024 - Rainbow - 3000 @ 0.4lbs
April 10, 2023 - Rainbow - 3300 @ 0.33lbs

For December:
Bluegill Yellow perch Black crappie Rainbow trout Brown bullhead Largemouth bass
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Pierce County
4.9 mi. away
111.6 acres
elevation: 351 ft.

Harts Lake

Stocking:
November 26, 2024 - Rainbow - 562 @ 0.85lbs
April 23, 2024 - Rainbow - 3500 @ 0.4lbs

For December:
Bluegill Yellow perch Black crappie Rainbow trout Brown bullhead Largemouth bass
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Pierce County
5.4 mi. away
155.7 acres
elevation: 781 ft.
 Popular

Clear Lake

Stocking:
May 7, 2024 - Rainbow - 4874 @ 0.4lbs
May 6, 2024 - Rainbow - 4750 @ 0.4lbs

For December:
Kokanee Rainbow trout Largemouth bass Smallmouth bass
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Pierce County
6.5 mi. away
172.8 acres
elevation: 613 ft.
 Somewhat Popular

Tanwax Lake

Stocking:
November 25, 2024 - Rainbow - 1010 @ 1.25lbs
May 15, 2024 - Rainbow - 5000 @ 0.4lbs

For December:
Yellow perch Black crappie Rainbow trout Largemouth bass Pumpkinseed Sunfish
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