Fishing at
Silver Lake Spokane County


Silver Lake is a large freshwater lake located in Spokane County, Washington. At an elevation of 2345 ft. and 418.1 acres, it's home to several species of fish, including tench, bluegill, brown trout, tiger muskie, yellow perch, black crappie, brown bullhead, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and pumpkinseed sunfish. Silver Lake provides good shoreline access and a boat launch.

Stocked Fish: None
Lake Size: 418.1 acres
Elevation: 2345 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (1)
Picnic Pines on Silver Lake
Shoreline Access: Good

Silver Lake Stocking Reports

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Silver Lake Map

Silver Lake Fish Species

Silver Lake provides excellent opportunities for bluegill, tiger muskie and largemouth bass as well as good opportunities for yellow perch and black crappie. There is also a chance to catch tench, brown trout, brown bullhead, smallmouth bass and pumpkinseed sunfish throughout the year.


January February March April May June July August September October November December
Tench
Bluegill
Brown trout
Tiger muskie
Yellow perch
Black crappie
Brown bullhead
Largemouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Pumpkinseed Sunfish

Silver Lake Fishing Reports

An somewhat popular lake, there has been many reports by anglers at Silver Lake over the past few years.

Anglers reported the most success with tiger muskie. Largemouth bass is also a popular species to fish for at Silver Lake.


Silver Lake - Tiger Muskie Fishing Tips

At Silver Lake, the best time for catching tiger muskie is morning. Anglers also reported success with tiger muskie around all day. Popular baits used include attractor and streamer for tiger muskie. Top fishing from boat and trolling are the common and successful methods used at Silver Lake to catch tiger muskie.


Silver Lake - Perch Fishing Tips

The most popular time for catching perch at Silver Lake is morning. Anglers also reported success with perch around afternoon. Maggots and worms are the most common and successful baits used at Silver Lake to catch perch. Anglers often fish by ice fishing and other for perch.


Silver Lake - Largemouth Bass Fishing Tips

At Silver Lake, the best time for catching largemouth bass is morning. Anglers also reported success with largemouth bass around evening. Popular baits used include worms and attractor for largemouth bass. Bottom fishing from boat and top fishing from boat are the common and successful methods used at Silver Lake to catch largemouth bass.


Silver Lake - Bluegill Fishing Tips

The most popular time for catching bluegill at Silver Lake is morning. Anglers also reported success with bluegill around evening. Worms and dry are the most common and successful baits used at Silver Lake to catch bluegill. Anglers often fish by stationary fly fishing and bottom fishing from shore for bluegill.


Silver Lake - Crappie Fishing Tips

The most popular time for catching crappie at Silver Lake is evening. Anglers also reported success with crappie around morning. Anglers often fish by bottom fishing from boat and top fishing from boat for crappie.



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For December:
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For December:
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Stocking:
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For December:
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Spokane County
13.1 mi. away
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Stocking:
December 18, 2024 - Steelhead - 12 @ 10lbs
December 18, 2024 - Rainbow - 1130 @ 1lbs

For December:
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217.3 acres
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Somewhat Popular

Badger Lake

Stocking:
March 15, 2024 - Rainbow - 150 @ 2.5lbs
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For December:
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