Silver Lake (Oceana County)
Silver Lake is in Oceana County, about 7 miles south of Pentwater. It is a shallow lake next to the dunes at Silver Lake State Park.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Stocked. Caught in both netting and shocking in the 2019 survey.
Crappie
Common in the 2019 netting.
Largemouth Bass
Low numbers in the survey.
Northern Pike
Very few found in the survey.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Silver Lake State Park Boat LaunchRampThe only public boat ramp on the lake.Directions ↗
- Road-end accessesPublicSmall road ends for wading anglers and cartop boats.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 (Oceana 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 (Oceana County) ↗Local tips
- The lake is shallow and has had low oxygen fish kills. Fish early in the season.
- Walleye are stocked every other year. Ask at the park about recent stocking.
- Sand has built up along the dunes, so watch the shallows when boating.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.