The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Silver Lake
Chariton County, Missouri · about 2,000 acres (3.1 sq mi)
56°F water, calm this morning.
About Silver Lake
Silver Lake spreads over about 2,000 acres in Chariton County, Missouri.
It stretches about 2.8 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 8.6 miles. At about 670 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Brookfield lies about 12 miles to the northeast. Columbia, the nearest city, is about 63 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 2,000 acres (3.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8.6 miles
- End to end
- About 2.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 670 ft
- County
- Chariton County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 1 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 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 Missouri, 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 56°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 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 6:55 am · sunset 4:58 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Silver Lake
- Brookfieldabout 12 mi northeast
- Marcelineabout 13 mi northeast
- Keytesvilleabout 17 mi southeast
- Linneusabout 17 mi north
- Columbianearest city, about 63 mi southeast
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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 2,000 acres, with about 8.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Silver Lake?
Brookfield is about 12 miles northeast; Marceline is about 13 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Silver Lake today?
The surface was about 56°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.
