Silver Lake
Silver Lake in Beltrami County, Minnesota is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Surface area: 76 acres.
Minnesota DNR surveys at Silver Lake average 8.62 northern pike per unit of sampling effort (CPUE) across 2 surveys. The most recent is a Standard Survey dated August 14, 1991. DNR survey details →
- Area
- 76 acres
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Why Silver Lake has no grade
We grade a lake only when the monitoring record supports a letter: at least three phosphorus or chlorophyll-a samples in the last ten years, scored against EPA National Lakes Assessment thresholds for this lake’s ecoregion. For Silver Lake, no water-quality sampling on record for this lake.
Not Rated is not an F. It is EPA Integrated Reporting Category 3 — insufficient information. The water here may be excellent or poor; nobody has measured enough of it to say. Everything below that has been measured is still reported on this page.
Sampling is run by MPCA and volunteer programs, and published through the EPA Water Quality Portal. Read the full grading methodology.
Silver Lake is a 76-acre lake in Beltrami County, Minnesota.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled recent years. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Not ratedElevated nutrients
Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake
Water quality measurements for Silver Lake
These readings exist but are not enough for an A–F grade — see why.
No clarity data. Trophic State Index: undefined.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) |
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Minnesota DNR surveys at Silver Lake average 8.62 northern pike per unit of sampling effort (CPUE) across 2 surveys. The most recent is a Standard Survey dated August 14, 1991.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality does not assign an A–F grade on Silver Lake — official chemistry is on file, not a letter. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
DNR Fisheries Survey Summary
2 surveys on file from MN DNR Fisheries. Most recent: 1991-08-14 (Standard Survey).
Top Species by Catch Rate
| Species | Avg catch rate (CPUE) | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Bluegill | 45.63 | 0.07 lb |
| Pumpkinseed | 22.24 | 0.14 lb |
| Yellow Perch | 20.75 | 0.37 lb |
| Northern Pike | 8.62 | 1.63 lb |
| Black Crappie | 5.42 | 0.32 lb |
| Largemouth Bass | 1.43 | 0.66 lb |
CPUE = catch per unit effort, averaged across surveys (excludes juvenile shoreline seining). Higher CPUE means more abundant in standardized sampling. This is not a weekly bite report.
From the 1991-08-14 survey
HUGE POPULATION OF STUNTED BLGS. THE BLGS WERE NOT PRESENT DURING THE 1977 SURVEY. THE BLG ARE WELL ABOVE THE 3RD QUARTILE IN NUMBERS THOUGH THEY ARE SMALL - @ 15/LB. PMK ARE WELL ABOVE THE MEDIANS THOUGH GENERALLY LARGER THAN THE BLGS. NOP ARE ALSO WELL ABOVE THE 3RD QUARTILE IN NUMBERS AND WEIGHT. BLC AND LMB…
DNR Reports & Resources
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder publishes lake survey, fish stocking, water access, and aquatic plant data for Silver Lake. 3 reports on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — SilverFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Aquatic Plant Report — Silver (1744)Aquatic Plant Report · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — SilverPublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 76 acres |
No bathymetric survey has been published for Silver Lake, so its depth is not documented here.
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Frequently asked questions about Silver Lake
Where is Silver Lake?
- Silver Lake is a lake in Beltrami County, Minnesota. LakeQuality has not rated this lake (UNRATED) — no water-quality sampling on record for this lake.
What is the water quality grade for Silver Lake?
- Silver Lake in Beltrami County, Minnesota is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Surface area: 76 acres.
Is Silver Lake safe to swim in?
- Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake. Silver Lake is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Silver Lake?
- Minnesota DNR surveys at Silver Lake average 8.62 northern pike per unit of sampling effort (CPUE) across 2 surveys. The most recent is a Standard Survey dated August 14, 1991. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality does not assign an A–F grade on Silver Lake — official chemistry is on file, not a letter. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Silver Lake come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
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Lake details from Minnesota DNR LakeFinder