Silver Lake
Location:
This lake is located south of I-694 along Century Ave. in North St. Paul.
Species Present:
Walleye: below average abundance, average size.
Northern Pike: above average abundance, smaller than average size.
Largemouth Bass: lower than average abundance, average size.
Bluegill: higher than average abundance, smaller than average size.
Crappie: lower than average abundance, smaller than average size.
Tiger Muskie: lower than average abundance, smaller than average size.
Channel Catfish: average abundance, average size.
Bullhead species: lower than average abundance, average size.
Yellow Perch: low abundance, smaller than average size. Larger adult perch are stocked in the winter when available. Most are caught by ice anglers as no larger perch were sampled in the summer.
Boat Access:
The county owned access is located at the north end of the lake in Joy Park.
Shore Fishing:
This lake has several options for shore anglers. There is shoreline suitable for fishing in Joy Park. There are three separate parking areas in Joy Park. The best site for shore angling would be the western most lot. This can be very productive, especially in the fall when the water is cooler.
There is a fishing pier located in a city park at the south end of the lake. In addition, anglers may fish from shore from the picnic area located at the southeast corner of the lake. Shore fishing can be limited by shallow water and aquatic vegetation in this lake.
Management Plans:
- Re-survey in 2011.
- Stock 140,000 walleye fry in odd numbered years.
- Stock 2130 channel catfish yearlings (30/lit. acre) each year.
- Stock 576 pounds of adult perch each winter, if available.
- Monitoring of winter oxygen and operation of winter aeration system by Ramsey County.
Exotic Species Alert:
This lake contains Eurasian water milfoil. Remove all visible plant material from your boat, boat trailer, and other boating gear before leaving the lake.
Comments:
Silver has been very popular with walleye anglers. Walleye fishing can be quite good, especially early in the season and in the fall. Channel catfish have been stocked to provide additional angling opportunities for shore anglers. Yellow perch adults have been stocked in the winter, and have provided good action for ice anglers.
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