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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Silver Lake (Madison)
Carroll County, New Hampshire · 970 acres (1.5 sq mi)
44°F water, calm this morning.
About Silver Lake (Madison)
Silver Lake (Madison) spreads over 970 acres in Carroll County, New Hampshire. Silver Lake in Madison is unusually deep for its size, reaching about 164 feet.
It stretches about 2.6 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 6.9 miles. At about 470 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The deepest water is about 164 ft, with an average depth near 47 ft. The nearest town, Madison, is about 1.4 miles northeast.
- Size
- 970 acres (1.5 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 164 ft (average 47 ft)
- Shoreline
- About 6.9 miles
- End to end
- About 2.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 470 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Carroll County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 2:45 pm – 4:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 2:45 pm – 5:00 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 in Silver Lake (Madison)
The fish here: trout, lake trout, smallmouth bass and catfish. At 44°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
- GoodLake trout
Cool surface. They come shallower; try shore points.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
- 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
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 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 6:37 am · sunset 4:20 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Silver Lake (Madison)
- Madisonabout 1.4 mi northeast
- Tamworthabout 4 mi west
- Conwayabout 6.8 mi north
- Freedomabout 7 mi southeast
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Questions about Silver Lake (Madison)
What fish are in Silver Lake (Madison)?
Silver Lake (Madison) holds trout, lake trout, smallmouth bass and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Silver Lake (Madison)?
About 164 ft at the deepest point, about 47 ft on average. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Silver Lake (Madison)?
970 acres, with about 6.9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Silver Lake (Madison)?
Madison is about 1.4 miles northeast; Tamworth is about 4 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Silver Lake (Madison) today?
The surface was about 44°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Silver Lake (Madison) on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
