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
Lake County, Oregon · about 2,040 acres (3.2 sq mi)
41°F water, windy Friday (29 mph S).
About Silver Lake
In Lake County, Oregon, Silver Lake covers about 2,040 acres.
It stretches about 3 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 25 miles. The water sits about 4,300 ft above sea level. The nearest town, La Pine, is about 48 miles northwest. Bend, the nearest city, is about 68 miles north.
- Size
- About 2,040 acres (3.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 25 miles
- End to end
- About 3 miles
- Elevation
- About 4,300 ft
- County
- Lake County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:15 am – 7:00 amsunrise
- 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 13 mph
Saturday Fair
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 14 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 Oregon, 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 41°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
- 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 6:54 am · sunset 4:41 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Silver Lake
- La Pineabout 48 mi northwest
- Three Riversabout 56 mi northwest
- Bendnearest city, about 68 mi north
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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 2,040 acres, with about 25 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Silver Lake?
La Pine is about 48 miles northwest; Three Rivers is about 56 miles northwest.
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.
