Silver Lake
Silver Lake in Kenosha County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 7.1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 18.2 µg/L. Maximum depth: 44 ft. Surface area: 516 acres.
- Clarity
- 7.1 ft
- Max depth
- 44 ft
- Area
- 516 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
- Public access
- Yes
Next lake in Kenosha County
Silver Lake is a 516-acre mesotrophic lake in Kenosha County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 44 feet. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2026. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. The lake supports 7 documented fish species including Musky, Panfish, and Largemouth Bass. Public access is available with 7 public boat landings. Compared to the 7 other monitored lakes in Kenosha County, Silver Lake ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2026-06-29. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLow algae
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B (Good)
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.1 ft. Phosphorus level: 18.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 47.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 7.1 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 18.2 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 47 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Blue-Green Algae (Cyanobacteria)
There’s no recent EPA CyAN cyanobacteria estimate for Silver Lake — clouds, ice, or an off-season gap in coverage. The most recent reading was moderate (54,450 cells/mL) on May 16, 2026.
Blue-green algae can appear and clear within days, so check your state’s current advisory before swimming. EPA CyAN ↗
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 44 ft |
| Surface Area | 516 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Fox River County Park Boat LandingPublic
- 100th StreetPublic
- Center LakePublic
- Manor DrivePublic
- Fox River County ParkPublic
- Silver LakePublic
Showing 6 of 7 documented landings from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory.
Fish Species
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Fishing Silver Lake
Invasive & Introduced Species
Red chips are ecologically harmful invasive species. Gray chips are stocked or introduced fish that aren't a current ecological concern.
WI DNR Lake Profile
Authoritative data from the Wisconsin DNR LakePages. Monitored by volunteers since 1987. 1 station on file (most recent sample 2025).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
DNR Reports & Resources
Wisconsin DNR Fisheries scientists publish multi-year survey reports for Silver Lake covering fish populations, stocking, water quality, and management. 1 report on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- 2021Silver Lake spring survey 2021Fisheries Survey · WI DNR · 2021 (PDF)
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.427 m/yr | 5 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +6.35 µg/L/yr | 6 |
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 8 lakes in Kenosha County
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Frequently asked questions about Silver Lake
What is the water quality grade for Silver Lake?
- Silver Lake in Kenosha County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 7.1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 18.2 µg/L. Maximum depth: 44 ft. Surface area: 516 acres.
Is Silver Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Silver Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Silver Lake?
- Silver Lake has a maximum depth of 44 feet. The lake covers 516 acres.
What fish are in Silver Lake?
- Fish species found in Silver Lake include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Catfish. Silver Lake is located in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.
Does Silver Lake have blue-green algae?
- There is no recent EPA CyAN cyanobacteria estimate for Silver Lake (clouds, ice, or an off-season gap). The most recent reading was moderate (54,450 cells/mL). Blue-green algae can appear and clear within days, so check Wisconsin's current advisory before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on Silver Lake?
- Silver Lake has 7 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Fox River County Park Boat Landing, 100th Street, Center Lake, Manor Drive, among others. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
25 measurements from 2 monitoring stations, 2020–2026. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX25 samples · 2020–2026
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- Total Phosphorus After Block Digestion
Monitoring station identifiers (2)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Fish and recreation data from Wisconsin DNR Lakes
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory