Silver Lake (Waukesha County)
Silver Lake is a clear lake near Oconomowoc in Waukesha County. It is mostly known for bluegill and small bass, with some northern pike.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Largemouth Bass
Mostly smaller fish
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups 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 Public Boat AccessRampSingle concrete lane off Valley Road, 6 to 10 rigs, ADA dock, portable toilets. Part of the lake near the ramp is closed to motors.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 (Waukesha 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.
- Musky Mike's Bait & TackleNearbyN50 W34844 Wisconsin Ave, Okauchee, WI 53069262-560-1189Directions ↗
- Smokey's Muskie ShopNearbyN27W27250 Woodland Drive, Pewaukee, WI 53072262-691-9659Directions ↗
Local tips
- Watch for the no-motor area near the launch.
- Zebra mussels and milfoil are present, so inspect and clean your boat.
- Panfish are the most reliable bite.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.