Silver Lake

As with most of the lakes in Grand Traverse County, Silver Lake was formed by glaciers. The 600-acre lake has an average depth of 23.4 feet and a maximum depth of 96 feet. On the south end of Silver Lake, Beitner Creek is the primary outlet. It joins the Boardman River which goes on to flow into the Grand Traverse Bay at Traverse City. In 1987 the Grand Traverse County Drain Commission added a high water overflow dam at the outlet of Silver Lake.

The Silver Lake Improvement Association was established in 1965 by a group of property owners. Intended to protect and preserve the water quality of the lake, the Association also provides a resource for owners of the many vacation rentals that ring the lake. In addition to the lakeside rentals, there are private residences and real estate available for sale on Silver Lake. The Silver Lake Improvement Association hosts an annual boat regatta and a fishing contest.

There is public boat access to Silver Lake near the town of Grawn. Along with canoeing, kayaking, boating, sailing and water skiing, fishing is popular on the lake. Silver Lake has abundant populations of perch, bass, sunfish, bluegill, walleye and pike to challenge anglers. Nestled in the western part of Grand Traverse County, the lake is surrounded by pine and hardwood forest and is ringed with sandy beaches perfect for swimming.

Blue water, sandy beaches and more than enough room to boat, water ski and fish combine to make Silver Lake a fantastic Northwest Michigan destination. Add its proximity to Lake Michigan and Traverse City and a trip to Silver Lake is sure to hold something to please the entire family.

County: Cheboygan County

State: Michigan

Surface area: 77.00

Latitude: 45.433

Longitude: -84.4859