Silver Lake near Zealand Ontario

[ELLIS]

My wife wants to go to an art show this weekend in Zealand (north east of Sharbot Lake). We have gone to this the past two years. I have no interest in the show but noticed that it is right beside Silver Lake. I just got a Kayak. What is the fishing like in Silver Lake? Would it be worth my while taking the kayak and fishing gear to the lake and fish while she is spending the day in Zealand?

Cheers,

Bill

[Out4trout]

Stocked with Lake Trout, open all year.
I assume it also has standard fare Bass and Pike but I've only fished it for Trout myself. Very limited success. Some good ones have come out of Silver, but they are few and far between.

[Graembo]

Do it! its a beauty lake. I've caught smallies from shore there before and allegedly there are nice weedlines all around the lake. Its one lake I've never had a boat in before but its certainly on my bucket list.

Also please note, If you choose the art show over fishing you'll need to hand over your man card.

Let us know how you make out,

GT

[bradford2]

I would definitely opt for the fishing day vs the art show

I've only had the boat on the lake once and fished a couple times through the ice. There are lakers but they can be tough.

I got a bunch of little bass from the boat close to the launch and I've heard there are big ones in there.... so I think it's worth a look!

[ELLIS]

Guess I am spending man time on the water....

I have been told that the access is only is at Silver Lake Provincial Park is that true?

[Graembo]

Drive past the Park entrance (heading westward) and there will be a rest stop on your right (north side of the road). There's a launch and parking there. Maybe even toilets if you're lucky/brave.

[hook&shoot]

The free launch is not the best so a bigger boat may be a problem
H&S

[Gord]

Shouldn't be a problem at all to launch a yak at the rest area.

[i got worms]

good bass lake and some small pike. spinnerbaits and zara spooks will produce some good fish and loads of explodes.

good luck