Guide To Fishing At Silver Lake

Considered one of the top bass fishing lakes in WA, Silver Lake is a 2,300-acre lake in the southwest part of the state that also offers crappie, trout, sunfish, perch and salmon fishing. The lake is stocked annually with rainbow trout.

A couple of options are available for boat launching. The Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife maintains a single-lane, concrete ramp off SR-504. The RV park, resorts and some camping areas also offer launching to guests. Bass fisherman love to work the shallow water along the shore, and there is nearly 20 miles of shoreline to explore. Access to the shore for fishing from the bank is quite poor.

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, black crappie, white crappie, rainbow trout, bluegill, pumpkinseed sunfish, warmouth, yellow perch and coho salmon at Silver Lake in Washington.

Primary fish species residing in Silver Lake

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Silver Lake Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: NEARBY

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Fishing Boat Rentals

Silver Lake Resort
Rentals: Fishing boats, canoes, kayaks and pontoon boats
360 274-6141

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Silver Lake Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest corner of the lake, off Kerr Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Click here for a Washington fishing license.

Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby

Cowlitz Valley Wildlife League Campgrounds - 360 274-4028

Seaquest State Park Campgrounds - 360 274-8633

Fatty Caddys RV Park - 360 751-5000

Silver Lake RV Park - 360 967-2076

Silver Cove RV Resort - 360 967-2057

Mt St Helens RV Resort - 360 797-5790

Silver Lake WA Map - Fishing & Camping Areas

Lake Video

Contact Information

Silver Lake
Silver Lake Resort
3201 Spirit Lake Hwy
Silver Lake, WA 98645
360 274-6141

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