Silver Lake (Dickinson County)
Silver Lake is in Dickinson County in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, about 6 miles north of Channing on M-95. It is known for a mix of smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, walleye and panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Silver Lake DNR boating access siteRampState boating access site listed by the Michigan DNR for Dickinson County. Bank fishing is also reported.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee 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 (Dickinson County) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Michigan 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 (Dickinson County) ↗Local tips
- Fish the weed edges and drop-offs for bass early and late in the day.
- Use small jigs and minnows for walleye and perch.
- Bring a map, since the lake is in a remote part of the county.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.