Boat Launch Permits are issued by
Manitowoc County Planning, Zoning & Parks Dept.
4319 Expo Drive, PO Box 935
Manitowoc, WI 54221-0935
Category: silver lake
Lake Volunteers Needed
MCLA, with volunteers, continues to conduct annual water quality testing of our county lakes—if there is a volunteer monitor on the lake.
Silver Lake Waterway Project Update
January 26, 2017–From the Planning and Listening Session with GARY ROBINSON, Manitowoc County Parks Superintendent
This is a brief update to keep you informed that we are moving forward with this divine plan.
The Silver Lake waterway project design for bidders has been completed. The notice has been posted in the local paper and the chronicle.
Winter Lake Management
November 2016–Manitowoc County Lakes Association and The Manitowoc Fish and Game Protective Association are currently working on providing aeration systems for Weyers Lake and Silver Lake. Read more
2015 Silver Lake Fish Survey
Feb. 24, 2016–The 2015 DNR Silver Lake Fish Survey is now available for review.
Preliminary Plan of Channel Reconfiguration
Thin Ice Warnings [2016]
January 5, 2016–Residents on Silver Lake are reporting patches of hazardous thin ice due to the abnormally high activity of deep springs in the lake bed. Greater care than normal should be exercised when accessing the lake ice this year.
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Thin Ice Warning [2016]
January 5, 2016–Residents on Silver Lake are reporting patches of hazardous thin ice due to the abnormally high activity of deep springs in the lake bed. Greater care than normal should be exercised when accessing the lake ice this year. John Durbrow, president of Manitowoc County Lakes Association points out that the ground froze very late this year, and we experienced very heavy rainfall throughout December. This late recharge of the subterranean water table will cause all spring fed lakes to be particularly dangerous, as the greater amounts of comparatively warm spring water rise to the ice capped surface.
Silver Lake Diversion Meeting Minutes
Feb, 2015–Minutes of Meeting held 18 February 2015 regarding Silver Lake are now available.
Read the Silver Lake Diversion Meeting Minutes (PDF)
By: John Durbrow, for MCLA
Investigation of Dead Fish and Low Oxygen Levels on Silver Lake
On February 23, 2015 Steven Hogler – Fisheries Biologist requested that Rod Lange – Fisheries Technician and Surendonk conduct a general investigation of Silver Lake, Manitowoc County; following a citizens report of dead fish and fish in distress at that location. Hogler requested that the investigation occur on February 24, 2015.
