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
Wyoming County, New York · about 800 acres (1.2 sq mi)
46°F water, calm Sunday morning.
About Silver Lake
Silver Lake spreads over about 800 acres in Wyoming County, New York.
From end to end it runs about 2.7 miles with roughly 6.9 miles of shoreline. At about 1,350 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Perry is right by the lake.
- Size
- About 800 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6.9 miles
- End to end
- About 2.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,350 ft
- County
- Wyoming County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 12 mph
Sunday Good
- 7:00 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 9 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 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
Lakes like Silver Lake in New York usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 46°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.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- 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
- 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 7:01 am · sunset 4:50 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Silver Lake
- Perryon the shore
- Warsawabout 5.6 mi northwest
- Mount Morrisabout 7.5 mi east
- Nundaabout 8.4 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 800 acres, with about 6.9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Silver Lake?
Perry is on the shore; Warsaw is about 5.6 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Silver Lake today?
The surface was about 46°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.
