Silver Lake (Columbia County)
Silver Lake is a deep lake in Columbia County, Wisconsin, next to a city park in Portage. The DNR lists largemouth bass as common and musky, northern pike and walleye as present.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Muskellunge
Big baits along weed edges and rock bars, best in fall.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Silver Lake AccessRampCity of Portage park. One concrete plank lane, vault restrooms, potable water, no-wake 6 pm to 9 am.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Silver Lake (Columbia County) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Silver Lake (Columbia County) ↗Local tips
- Check the current WDNR regulations before you fish.
- Look for signs at the public landing for local rules.
- Call ahead for current water and ramp conditions.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.