Fishing at
Silver Lake Whatcom County

Silver Lake is a large freshwater lake located in Whatcom County, Washington. At an elevation of 766 ft. and 157.3 acres, it's home to a couple species of fish, including rainbow trout and coastal cutthroat trout (resident). Silver Lake provides good shoreline access and a number of boat launches.

Stocked Fish: Rainbow
Lake Size: 157.3 acres
Elevation: 766 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (2)
Silver Lake Silver Lake Park (Whatcom Co.)
WDFW Access: Yes
Shoreline Access: Good

Silver Lake Stocking Reports

Silver Lake has been historically stocked with rainbow. The largest rainbow ever stocked is 0.67 lbs. This year so far, there has been 3 stockings of rainbow at an average of 0.36 lbs. In the past, Silver Lake stocked tens of thousands of rainbow averaging 0.45 lbs.

Date Quantity Fish
April 24, 2024 1327 Rainbow @ 0.37lbs
April 10, 2024 5800 Rainbow @ 0.37lbs
April 2, 2024 8112 Rainbow @ 0.34lbs
April 25, 2023 1380 Rainbow @ 0.34lbs
April 11, 2023 4400 Rainbow @ 0.34lbs
April 7, 2023 5270 Rainbow @ 0.34lbs
April 5, 2023 4500 Rainbow @ 0.34lbs
April 3, 2023 2790 Rainbow @ 0.34lbs
July 6, 2022 1400 Rainbow @ 0.56lbs
April 19, 2022 3166 Rainbow @ 0.29lbs
April 15, 2022 7088 Rainbow @ 0.29lbs
April 14, 2022 3200 Rainbow @ 0.31lbs
April 13, 2022 2640 Rainbow @ 0.36lbs
May 10, 2021 2400 Rainbow @ 0.42lbs
May 5, 2021 1200 Rainbow @ 0.37lbs
April 26, 2021 1738 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
April 22, 2021 3220 Rainbow @ 0.43lbs
March 16, 2021 5000 Rainbow @ 0.43lbs
May 18, 2020 2280 Rainbow @ 0.53lbs
April 28, 2020 9760 Rainbow @ 0.45lbs
April 4, 2017 1280 Rainbow @ 0.63lbs
March 27, 2017 7104 Rainbow @ 0.63lbs
March 24, 2017 7712 Rainbow @ 0.63lbs
May 18, 2016 2146 Rainbow @ 0.67lbs
April 28, 2016 2355 Rainbow @ 0.67lbs
April 6, 2016 1350 Rainbow @ 0.63lbs
March 11, 2016 1802 Rainbow @ 0.59lbs
March 10, 2016 5593 Rainbow @ 0.59lbs
March 8, 2016 3859 Rainbow @ 0.59lbs
March 3, 2016 3468 Rainbow @ 0.59lbs


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Silver Lake Map

Silver Lake Fish Species

Silver Lake provides excellent opportunities for rainbow trout and coastal cutthroat trout (resident).


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Rainbow trout
Coastal cutthroat trout (resident)

Silver Lake Fishing Reports

An modestly traveled lake, there has been some successful reports by anglers at Silver Lake over the past few years.

Anglers reported the most success with rainbow trout. Cutthroat trout is also a popular species to fish for at Silver Lake.

A list of the best bait to use for stocked rainbow trout.

Silver Lake - Rainbow Trout Fishing Tips

At Silver Lake, the best time for catching rainbow trout is morning. Anglers also reported success with rainbow trout around afternoon. Popular baits used include power bait and worms for rainbow trout. Trolling with fly and bottom fishing from boat are the common and successful methods used at Silver Lake to catch rainbow trout.


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Nearby Lakes Similar to Silver Lake

There are a number of similar sized lakes relatively close to Silver Lake, including Lake Fazon, Tomyhoi, Iceberg, Wiser Lake and Cain Lake.

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Whatcom County
15.6 mi. away
31.9 acres
elevation: 132 ft.

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Stocking:
February 1, 2024 - Rainbow - 492 @ 1.25lbs
February 7, 2023 - Rainbow - 100 @ 1.11lbs

For May:
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Whatcom County
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elevation: 3726 ft.

Tomyhoi

Stocking:
May 15, 2024 - Rainbow - 2662 @ 0.45lbs
May 15, 2024 - Rainbow - 2640 @ 0.45lbs

For May:
Brook trout
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Whatcom County
18.1 mi. away
36.5 acres
elevation: 4797 ft.

Iceberg

Stocking:
May 15, 2024 - Rainbow - 2662 @ 0.45lbs
May 15, 2024 - Rainbow - 2640 @ 0.45lbs

For May:
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Whatcom County
19.4 mi. away
116.1 acres
elevation: 56 ft.

Wiser Lake

Stocking:
May 15, 2024 - Rainbow - 2662 @ 0.45lbs
May 15, 2024 - Rainbow - 2640 @ 0.45lbs

For May:
Brown bullhead Largemouth bass Pumpkinseed Sunfish
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Whatcom County
25.6 mi. away
71.2 acres
elevation: 396 ft.

Cain Lake

Stocking:
April 15, 2024 - Rainbow - 6000 @ 0.4lbs
April 18, 2023 - Rainbow - 2880 @ 0.34lbs

For May:
Yellow perch Rainbow trout Largemouth bass
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