Silver Lake
Silver Lake is in Blackwell Forest Preserve in DuPage County. It is stocked with rainbow trout each spring and fall.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Rainbow Trout
Stocked spring and fall
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Channel Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Silver Lake boat launchRampFor canoes, kayaks and other non-gas craft. Open March 1 to Nov 30. Forest preserve boating permit required.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Silver Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Illinois Department of Natural Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Silver Lake ↗Local tips
- Buy a daily or annual boating permit before you launch.
- Be off the water by sunset.
- Fish the trout stocking times in spring and fall for the best action.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.