Silver Lake (Lincoln County)
Silver Lake is an 80 acre lake in the Town of Skanawan, Lincoln County. It is known as one of the county's better walleye lakes.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Common per the DNR
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Bluegill
Panfish present
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Silver Lake AccessRampTown of Skanawan. One paved lane, parking for 1 to 5 trailers, no dock. No turnaround, back about 450 feet from Big Pine Lane. Call 715-453-1173.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 (Lincoln County) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Aquatic Arts Fishing Pro ShopNearby601 N 4th St, Tomahawk, WI 54487715-453-5397Directions ↗
Local tips
- Fish walleye in low light and into the dark.
- Back down slowly, there is no turnaround at the ramp.
- Chinese mystery snails are here, so clean your gear.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.