The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Silver Lake
Cowlitz County, Washington · about 1,980 acres (3.1 sq mi)
41°F water, calm tomorrow morning.
About Silver Lake
Silver Lake is a lake in Cowlitz County, Washington, covering about 1,980 acres.
It stretches about 3.4 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 14.8 miles. The water sits about 490 ft above sea level. Castle Rock lies about 4.3 miles to the west. The closest city is Vancouver, about 44 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,980 acres (3.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 14.8 miles
- End to end
- About 3.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 490 ft
- County
- Cowlitz County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 mph
Sunday Fair
- 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Expect the usual Washington mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 41°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- SlowCrappie
Cold. Tight schools near deep brush and bridges.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- SlowCatfish
Cold. Slow, in the deepest holes. Cut bait works best.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:10 am · sunset 4:40 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Silver Lake
- Castle Rockabout 4.3 mi west
- West Side Highwayabout 7.7 mi southwest
- Longview Heightsabout 9.3 mi southwest
- Kelsoabout 9.6 mi southwest
- Vancouvernearest city, about 44 mi south
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Questions about Silver Lake
What fish are in Silver Lake?
Lakes like Silver Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Silver Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Silver Lake?
About 1,980 acres, with about 14.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Silver Lake?
Castle Rock is about 4.3 miles west; West Side Highway is about 7.7 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Silver Lake today?
The surface was about 41°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Silver Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
