Silver Lake Basin

Marquette County, Michigan

Silver Lake Basin is a lake northwest of Marquette at the head of the Dead River watershed. It has a quality northern pike fishery and a developing bluegill fishery.

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Surface area1,425 acres

Max depth—

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Northern Pike●●●●○

DNR says it holds quality-size pike.

Bluegill●●●○○

DNR is building a quality bluegill fishery. A 2018 survey said it was taking hold.

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Silver Lake Basin boating access siteRamp
State site with a gravel ramp. Shallow water limits larger boats. Primitive, no camping.Directions ↗
More public accessPublic
See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Silver Lake Basin are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Michigan Department of Natural Resources ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.

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Local tips

Keep the boat small because the ramp is shallow.
Clean your boat before and after. The DNR is guarding against invasive species.
Expect a primitive site with few services.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.