Silica
St. Louis County, Minnesota — DOW #69018700
5 Surveys
43.34
Acres
16 ft
Max Depth
5
Fish Species
33
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Silica. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 3.9 – 9.4 | 3.50 lb | 3 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.7 | 0.05 lb | 2 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.5 | 0.05 lb | 2 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 5.3 (normal) | 2.6 – 17.5 | 1.92 lb | 16 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.10 lb | 1 |
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Silica. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Silica
- Weather forecast for Silica — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.9894°N, 92.0322°W — Get Directions
- View on MN DNR LakeFinder for the latest survey data and lake info
- Review Minnesota fishing regulations for season dates and limits
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for ages 16+ — buy online at dnr.state.mn.us
Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.