Silver Lake (Washtenaw County)
Silver Lake is about 204 acres in Dexter Township, Washtenaw County, within Pinckney Recreation Area. It is known for redear sunfish and bluegill, with bass and pike.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Redear Sunfish
Most abundant fish in the 2013 DNR survey
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Largemouth Bass
14 inch minimum was noted in the DNR report
Northern Pike
24 inch minimum was noted in the DNR report
Crappie
Black crappie
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Pinckney Recreation Area Silver Lake AccessPublicPublic access at the southwest end. Watercraft access is carry-in only. Fishing pier in the southeast basin, about 300 feet from the parking lot across grass.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 (Washtenaw 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 (Washtenaw County) ↗Local tips
- Bring a car-top boat or kayak because there is no trailer launch.
- The lake has steep drop-offs with the thermocline near 20 to 25 feet.
- Fish the pier for panfish if you do not have a boat.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.