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 2 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Silver Lake
Clinton County, New York · about 730 acres (1.1 sq mi)
53°F water, calm this morning.
About Silver Lake
In Clinton County, New York, Silver Lake covers about 730 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2 miles with roughly 6 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 1,390 ft above sea level. Lake Placid lies about 15 miles to the south.
- Size
- About 730 acres (1.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6 miles
- End to end
- About 2 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,390 ft
- County
- Clinton County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 2:45 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 mph
Saturday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 2:45 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 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 New York, walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 53°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodWalleye
Prime range. Low light is best, on reefs and weed edges.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairSmallmouth bass
Picking up. Look on rocky points and gravel.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
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
2 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 6:49 am · sunset 4:29 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Silver Lake
- Lake Placidabout 15 mi south
- Dannemoraabout 15 mi northeast
- Saranac Lakeabout 16 mi southwest
- Peruabout 17 mi east
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Questions about Silver Lake
What fish are in Silver Lake?
Lakes like Silver Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. 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 730 acres, with about 6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Silver Lake?
Lake Placid is about 15 miles south; Dannemora is about 15 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Silver Lake today?
The surface was about 53°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.
