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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Silver Lake
Dickinson County, Iowa · about 990 acres (1.5 sq mi)
39°F water, calm this morning.
About Silver Lake
In Dickinson County, Iowa, Silver Lake covers about 990 acres; it is a natural lake. Silver Lake is one of the smaller natural lakes in the Iowa Great Lakes chain in Dickinson County.
It stretches about 2.1 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 7 miles. The water sits about 1,460 ft above sea level. Lake Park is on the shore. The closest city is Sioux Falls, about 69 miles away.
- Size
- About 990 acres (1.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7 miles
- End to end
- About 2.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,460 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Dickinson County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 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
For a lake of this size in Iowa, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 39°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- 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
5 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 7:12 am · sunset 4:58 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Silver Lake
- Lake Parkon the shore
- Arnolds Parkabout 11 mi southeast
- Spirit Lakeabout 11 mi east
- Milfordabout 12 mi southeast
- Sioux Fallsnearest city, about 69 mi west
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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 990 acres, with about 7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Silver Lake?
Lake Park is on the shore; Arnolds Park is about 11 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Silver Lake today?
The surface was about 39°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.
