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About Silver Lake (Delaware)

Surface Area (acres): 34.00
Maximum Depth (feet): 17 ft. (2019)
Motoring Restrictions: No Size Limit at No Wake
See below for additional location-specific regulations

Location

County: Delaware
Description: Silver
Coordinates: 42.42489315, -91.32303647

Nearby Parks

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Amenities

Amenities at Silver Lake (Delaware) include:

Boat Access
Good/Excellent Shorefishing
Hard Surface Boat Ramp

What to Fish For

Fishing Report

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Popular Fish Species

Fishing Forecast

The Silver Lake fishery is dominated by abundant small (less than 6 inch) Bluegill and moderate numbers of Largemouth Bass from 6 - 18 inches. Black Crappie and Northern Pike are of secondary abundance in the fishery.(2020)

Consumption Guidelines

Iowa-Caught Fish Are Safe to Eat, In Almost All Cases

In nearly all cases, Iowa fish are safe to eat. Cleaning and/or preparing the meal causes most of the problems regarding taste or color of fish. Like all living creatures, fish are susceptible to diseases, parasites, and other naturally occurring conditions in the water. If you suspect your fish is affected by any of these conditions, do not eat it. Consider eating smaller and younger fish which usually have lower levels of contaminants than larger ones. Most contaminants accumulate in larger, older fish. For additional information, check out our resources for eating and cooking Iowa caught fish.

To learn more about fish tissue monitoring, visit our Fish Tissue Monitoring page .

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Stocking and Management

Stocking

6/3/22 - 230 Northern Pike (1.8)
05/12/2021 - 200 Northern Pike (3)
05/20/2020 - 200 Northern Pike (2.2)
05/29/2019 - 249 Northern Pike (2.12)
06/06/2018 - 212 Northern Pike (2.9)
5/23/2017 - 207 Northern Pike (2.5")
4/20/16 - 200 Northern Pike (1.4")
06/23/2015 - 3,400 Largemouth Bass (2")
05/19/2015 - 200 Northern Pike (2.9")

Management

2024 - Vegetation-Treatment: treatment to reduce algae and curly leaf pondweed
2024 - Vegetation-Treatment: algae treatment
2023 - Vegetation-Treatment: Treatment to reduce algae using Captain XTR.
2023 - Vegetation-Treatment: Treatment of algae using Captain XTR
2023 - Vegetation-Treatment: Algae management using Captain XTR
2022 - Vegetation-Treatment: Treatment for curlyleaf pondweed and filamentous algae. Used Reward, Captain XTR, and Cide Kick II.
2022 - Vegetation-Treatment: Phosphorus reduction to reduce algae biomass. Used Phosclear for this project.
2020 - Dam-Maintenance: DNR Fisheries cleared small trees and shrubs from the backside of the dam using chainsaws. Cut stumps treated with glyphosate
2020 - Vegetation-Treatment: Diquat treatment for curlyleaf and coontail reduction
2020 - Vegetation-Treatment: Multiple applications of copper product for filamentous algae control
2015 - Ramp-Construction: New boat ramp installed.
2015 - Watershed-Activities: Waterways installed on private lands in watershed to reduce nutrient delivery.

Regulations and Who to Talk To

Motoring Restrictions

Motoring Restrictions: No Size Limit at No Wake

Contacts for this Location

Dakota Drish, Conservation Officer; 563-920-0566; dakota.drish@dnr.iowa.gov
Dan Kirby, Fisheries Biologist; 563-927-3276; Daniel.Kirby@dnr.iowa.gov

Fishing Regulations

Black Crappie

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: combined black and white crappie, 25 fish
Possession Limit: unlimited
Length Limit: none
Other: No daily limit on private waters

Bluegill

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: 25 fish
Possession Limit: unlimited
Length Limit: none
Other: No daily limit on private waters

Largemouth Bass

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: combined black bass, 3 fish
Possession Limit: combined black bass, 6 fish
Length Limit: 15-inch minimum
Other:

Northern Pike

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: 3 fish
Possession Limit: 6 fish
Length Limit: none
Other:

Fish Iowa - Lakes, Ponds, and Reservoirs - Silver Lake (Delaware)