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Fishing

The refuge is open to fishing from the 1st Saturday of March through the last Sunday of October each year.

The most common species are channel catfish, bullhead, carp, buffalo, and crappie.

No special permit is required to fish on the refuge, but all state regulations are in effect.

Motorized watercraft 10HP or less may be used on Silver Lake. Use of non-motorized boats are permitted on any body of water on the refuge.

Three fishing piers are available on Silver Lake.

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Last updated: February 19, 2011

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