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Silver Lake

Silver Lake is a shallow, spring fed, 10-acre City of Harrisonburg lake that is stocked with trout; but also has some largemouth bass, sunfish, and carp. A trout license is required to fish these waters from October 1 through June 15. There are no facilities, but parking and bank access are ample. Take Route 42 west of Harrisonburg to Dayton, then Route 701 northwest of Dayton.

Maps & Directions

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Fishing

Bass

✔ present

Catfish

✔ present

Trout

✘ no

Panfish

✔ present

Biologist Reports

  • None available at this time.
  • Facilities, Amenities, and Nearby Attractions

    Nearby Attractions

    Facilities

    • Fee ✘
    • Parking ✔
    • Handicap-Accessible ✘
    • Food Concession ✘
    • Picnic Tables ✔
    • Grills ✔
    • Restrooms ✔

    Amenities

    • Hiking Trails ✘
    • Bike Trails ✘
    • Viewing Blinds ✘
    • Observation Platforms ✘
    • Fishing Pier/Platform ✔
    • Boat Ramps ✘
    • Motorboat Access ✘
    • Horsepower Limit ✘
    • Electric Motor Only ✘
    • Paddle Access ✔
    • Camping ✘
    • Primitive Camping Only ✘