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93-acre lake near Plumas County. The lake tops out around 17 ft. Depth here is modeled from the true shoreline and max depth rather than surveyed; use it to plan, not to navigate. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
The drawn water covers 93 acres wrapped in 2 miles of bank. A middling shoreline index (1.5) gives it some bays to work without being a maze. Littoral water — the productive band under ~15 ft — makes up 90% of this chart, as modeled. The basin spans about 0.8 mi end to end and 0.3 mi across at its widest. Plumas County claims this one. If the bite dies, Three Lakes is 4 mi to the west.
When the water first warms, brook trout slide up into 2 to 15 ft. Summer is a 5 to 17 ft game here, winter a 3 to 17 ft one. Start at Deep basin. It's a deep basin holding about 14 ft of water and rates prime come summer. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening. Keep a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm rigged through the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 5 to 17 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (14 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 17 ft | dawn | Deep basin (14 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Structure-wise the chart holds 6 features, led in depth by Deep basin at roughly 14 ft.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for California waters are set by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife — and special regulations can apply to Silver Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official California fishing regulations →
Silver Lake is about 17 ft (5 m) deep at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.
Anglers target brook trout on Silver Lake.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 14 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each species and season.
For brook trout, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Fishing on Silver Lake is regulated by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Check the official California regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
Three Lakes 4 mi · Bucks Lake, Lower 6 mi · Grizzly Forebay 9 mi · Butt Valley Reservoir 13 mi · Round Valley Reservoir 14 mi · Lake Almanor 21 mi · Sly Creek Reservoir 25 mi · Eureka Lake 26 mi · Grass Lake 28 mi · Rock Lake 29 mi · Jamison Lake 29 mi · Antelope Lake 33 mi
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More water nearby: Plumas County fishing maps (14 charts). Browse all California fishing maps or see every water on DepthScout. How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.