Silver Lake
Mille Lacs County, Minnesota, near Princeton. DNR lake ID 48000400.
Silver Lake is a 181-acre lake in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota, near Princeton. Summer water clarity averages 2.5 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring, which places it in the eutrophic nutrient class. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 48000400 |
|---|---|
| County | Mille Lacs County, near Princeton |
| Surface area | 181 acres |
| Maximum depth | Not surveyed |
| Share under 15 ft | Not surveyed |
| Water clarity (summer) | 2.5 ft through 2025 |
| Nutrient class | Eutrophic |
| Invasive species | Not on DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026) |
| Public water accesses | 1 |
Water quality
Summer averages from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring through 2025: clarity 2.5 ft. Using the Carlson trophic state index, Silver Lake rates as eutrophic.
Fishing regulations
No lake-specific regulation found in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Regulations change. Confirm with the DNR before fishing.
Invasive species
Not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means no confirmed listing, not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
Public boat access
- Silver Lake: 1 concrete slab launch ramp, 15 trailer spaces. 1 mi E of Princeton on Cnty Rd 1, then 0.75 mi to SW shore. Directions
DNR water access records (2023). Confirm current conditions with the DNR.
Nearby lakes
- Rice Lake 5.0 mi, Mille Lacs County
- Onamia Lake 35.7 mi, Mille Lacs County
- Shakopee Lake 37.9 mi, Mille Lacs County
- Black Bass Lake 39.0 mi, Mille Lacs County
- Pierz Lake 39.7 mi, Morrison County
- Ogechie Lake 40.9 mi, Mille Lacs County
- Peavy Lake 41.6 mi, Morrison County
- Rice Lake 42.1 mi, Morrison County
Questions about Silver Lake
How big is Silver Lake?
Silver Lake covers about 181 acres in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota.
How clear is Silver Lake?
Summer water clarity on Silver Lake averages 2.5 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025. Its trophic state is eutrophic.
Does Silver Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Silver Lake is not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means there is no confirmed listing; it is not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
Where is the public boat access on Silver Lake?
Silver Lake has 1 public water access site on DNR record: Silver Lake.
Are there lake homes for sale on Silver Lake?
Homes on Silver Lake come up for sale throughout the year, and some sell before they’re ever publicly advertised. Tell us what you’re looking for and our agents will run a custom search and send you matching homes on Silver Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Silver Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, and summer clarity around 2.5 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Silver Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Silver Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Silver Lake
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, our team works Mille Lacs County lakes every day. Send us a note or call (218) 656-6469.
Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest not on record), DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026), Minnesota Rules 6264.0400 (April 2026), MPCA monitoring via the Water Quality Portal, DNR water access records (2023), LAGOS-US. Lakewide information from public data; it does not describe any specific property. Verify shoreline, bottom type, and depth at any frontage.