Minnesota · DNR survey data
West Silent Lake
West Silent Lake covers 347 acres in Otter Tail County, running to 58 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2025. The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for this lake, so there is no depth map here, just the survey record: what the nets held and how big it ran.
DNR survey data
Fish species
Largemouth bassGood numbers98.6per hr (electrofishing)11"Typical16"Biggest
Lengths measured · 79 fish
Recent · 2025Lengths measured · 79 fish
2025Lengths measured · 89 fish
2019Lengths measured · 14 fish
2014Lengths measured · 32 fish
2010Northern pikeFair numbers8.3per gill net16"Typical30"Biggest
Lengths measured · 86 fish
Recent surveysLengths measured · 86 fish
2014Lengths measured · 73 fish
2010Lengths measured · 68 fish
2005Lengths measured · 11 fish
2001BluegillJust a few25.4per trap net7"Typical10"Biggest
Lengths measured · 790 fish
Recent · 2021 + 2025Lengths measured · 260 fish
2025Lengths measured · 279 fish
2021Lengths measured · 251 fish
2014Lengths measured · 272 fish
2010CrappieJust a few0.1per trap net11"Typical13"Biggest
Lengths measured · 236 fish
Recent · 2025Lengths measured · 153 fish
2025Lengths measured · 133 fish
2019Lengths measured · 83 fish
2014Lengths measured · 1 fish
2010Only 1 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Rock bassElite fishery9per trap net8"Typical10"Biggest
Lengths measured · 81 fish
Recent surveysLengths measured · 81 fish
2014Lengths measured · 34 fish
2010Lengths measured · 95 fish
2005Lengths measured · 33 fish
2001Rates come from standard DNR survey gear (gill nets, trap nets, electrofishing), judged against statewide benchmarks for the same gear — which is why the same number of fish per net can read differently for two species. Where the standard gear can't count a species reliably, the page shows presence and size only. Typical is the middle fish of those measured. Open a row for the full length spread, survey by survey. You can read every number on this page without an app or an account.
DNR stocking records
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Stocked |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Walleye | 119,000 fry · 1,250 yearlings |
| 2023 | Walleye | 119,000 fry |
| 2022 | Walleye | 3,750 fingerlings |
| 2021 | Walleye | 119,000 fry |
| 2019 | Walleye | 119,000 fry · 1,300 fingerlings |
| 2019 | Yellow Perch | 1,000 adults |
| 2017 | Walleye | 119,000 fry |
Recent reports
West Silent Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on West Silent Lake from guides, tournaments and regular anglers. Anything posted in the last two weeks also bumps the matching spots on the live map, so you'll see a "matches a recent report" tag on them.
Public water access
Getting on the water
- West Silent Lake (E) (trailer launch)
- West Silent Lake (W) (carry-in)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- East Silent Lake · 324 ac · 1.9 mi
- Beers Lake · 317 ac · 3.1 mi
- Fladmark Lake · 59 ac · 3.5 mi
- Star Lake · 4,486 ac · 4 mi
- East Spirit Lake · 561 ac · 4.5 mi
- North Lida Lake · 5,523 ac · 4.6 mi
- South Lida Lake · 777 ac · 4.7 mi
- Round Lake · 173 ac · 4.9 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for West Silent Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for West Silent Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in West Silent Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2025) recorded walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, rock bass.
Does West Silent Lake have a public access?
Yes. West Silent Lake has 2 public access sites, including West Silent Lake (E) (trailer launch).
Is West Silent Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2025; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2017.
When was West Silent Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed West Silent Lake in 2025, the most recent of 12 surveys on record.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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