Silver Lake Access

The Silver Lake boat ramp in Portage, Columbia County provides public access via a concrete ramp and pier suitable for canoes, kayaks, sailboats, and rowboats. The access area is developed on a 12-acre wayside park with parking available, making it a convenient launching point for paddlers and boaters exploring the lake.

Silver Lake is a moderate-sized water body with a maximum depth of 44 feet, offering a variety of recreational opportunities. The lake supports a healthy fishery including musky, panfish, largemouth and smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye, and catfish. Paddlers should note that the lake is in close proximity to the Wisconsin River system and nearby public lands, including access to Wisconsin River islands and the Fox River National Wildlife Refuge, offering opportunities for extended paddling adventures in the region.