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Silver Lake Whatcom County

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Silver Lake is a large freshwater lake located in Whatcom County, Washington. At an elevation of 766 ft. and 157.3 acres, it's home to a couple species of fish, including rainbow trout and coastal cutthroat trout (resident). Silver Lake provides good shoreline access and a number of boat launches.

Stocked Fish: Rainbow
Lake Size: 157.3 acres
Elevation: 766 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (2)
Silver Lake Silver Lake Park (Whatcom Co.)
WDFW Access: Yes
Shoreline Access: Good

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Silver Lake Stocking Reports

Silver Lake has been historically stocked with rainbow. The largest rainbow ever stocked is 0.67 lbs. In the past, Silver Lake stocked tens of thousands of rainbow averaging 0.45 lbs.

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Silver Lake Map

Silver Lake Fish Species

Silver Lake provides excellent opportunities for rainbow trout and coastal cutthroat trout (resident).

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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. Cutthroat trout is also a popular species to fish for at Silver Lake.

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

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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 power bait and worms for rainbow trout. Trolling with fly and bottom fishing from boat are the common and successful methods used at Silver Lake to catch rainbow trout.

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Silver Lake Pictures & Media

Image of Silver Lake

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Nearby Lakes Similar to Silver Lake

There are a number of similar sized lakes relatively close to Silver Lake, including Lake Fazon, Tomyhoi, Iceberg, Wiser Lake and Cain Lake.

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