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Silver Lake

Hale · Rich Valley, Minnesota — McLeod County.

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443Surface acres
1Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 45339335).

Location & fast facts

Where Silver Lake is in Minnesota

The red circle marks Silver Lake.

Fast facts

About Silver Lake

  • County: McLeod
  • Shore towns: Hale, Rich Valley
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 46 mi from Minneapolis and 165 mi from Duluth, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline.

Fishing in Minnesota

Official Minnesota DNR pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Boating. 1 public trailer launch listed (see access)
  • Fishing. Walleye, Largemouth bass, Black crappie and Bluegill
  • Camping. 7 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

  • Boat traffic. A public trailer launch means motorboats share the water; expect more traffic on summer weekends.
  • Cold water. Water stays cold well into late spring and turns cold again in fall. Wear a life jacket when paddling in the shoulder seasons.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Official lake survey (Minnesota DNR)

10.5 ftMaximum depth
8.5 ftAverage depth
453Acres (state figure)

Fish species found in Minnesota DNR lake surveys: Black bullhead, Black crappie, Bluegill, Green sunfish, Hybrid sunfish, Largemouth bass, Walleye, Yellow perch.

Shallow (littoral) area: 445 of 453 acres

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources LakeFinder record for Silver Lake (DOW 43003400), with lake survey reports, depth maps and stocking history. Acreage here can differ slightly from our mapped outline.

Lake map

Silver Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Silver Lake Public Water Access Site (Boat launch)1½ mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launch
  1. 1Silver Lake Public Water Access Site
    Boat launch · Hale

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 45339335), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: Minnesota DNR public water access sites (Minnesota Geospatial Commons). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near Silver Lake

We found 7 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Silver Lake. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

1 more within 15 miles

All campgrounds & RV parks in Minnesota

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (44.8956, -94.2009). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Silver Lake. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Silver Lake

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in CT (America/Chicago), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    1 public access site listed, 1 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Silver Lake Public Water Access SiteHaleDNR Division of Parks and TrailsTrailer launch · Concrete slab ramp · dock15 trailer—Fishing, Boating44.8920, -94.2107

    Minnesota DNR public water access sites (Minnesota Geospatial Commons)

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Silver Lake

    How big is Silver Lake?

    Silver Lake covers about 443 acres in Hale and Rich Valley, Minnesota (McLeod County).

    How deep is Silver Lake?

    The maximum recorded depth is 10 feet and the mean depth is 8 feet, according to the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder.

    What fish are in Silver Lake?

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder lists Walleye, Largemouth bass, Black crappie, Bluegill, Yellow perch, Black bullhead, Green sunfish and Hybrid sunfish.

    Is there a public boat launch on Silver Lake?

    Yes. 1 public trailer launch is listed: Silver Lake Public Water Access Site. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Silver Lake?

    Yes. We list 7 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles.

    What towns are on Silver Lake?

    Silver Lake touches Hale and Rich Valley in McLeod County, Minnesota.

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