Does First Silver Lake have walleye?

Yes. Walleye have been documented in First Silver Lake alongside 12 other species.

Is First Silver Lake good for fishing?

First Silver Lake has 13 documented fish species and is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. That is a typical species count for the region, supporting a mixed-species fishery. The lake has confirmed public access.

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What Fish Are in First Silver Lake?

First Silver Lake in Otter Tail County, Minnesota has 13 documented fish species: black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. The lake is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar.

All Documented Species

black bullhead black crappie bluegill brown bullhead hybrid sunfish largemouth bass northern pike pumpkinseed rock bass walleye white sucker yellow bullhead yellow perch

Game Fish & Panfish in First Silver Lake

First Silver Lake supports 5 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye. With a water quality grade of NR and a maximum depth of 43 feet across 529 acres, the lake offers conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.

Lake Conditions

Water Quality Grade	NR (Not rated)
Maximum Depth	43 ft
Surface Area	529 acres
Public Access	Yes
Species Count	13

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