Eldorado National Forest

Recreational Activities: Fishing

Silver Lake

Species Present: Presently stocked with catchable rainbow and brown trout. Historically stocked also with brook, cutthroat, and lake trout.

Seasons: Although fishing is allowed all year, the lake is under snow in the winter. Visit the Department of Fish and Game web site for fishing regulations.

Access: Located on Highway 88, 52 miles east of of Jackson.

Camping: Overnight camping available at Silver Lake East and West Campgrounds. No reservations. Fee.

Map: Forest map can be purchased at a Ranger Station.

Comments: Plasse's Resort is operating at the Silver Lake Basin.

More Information:

Amador Ranger District
26820 Silver Drive
Pioneer, CA 95666
(209) 295-4251

USDA Forest Service - Eldorado National Forest
Last Modified: Monday, 24 January 2005 at 19:07:53 EST