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Silver Lake

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New York, United States

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Channel catfish

12 in · 1 lb

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Channel catfish

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Largemouth bass

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Yellow perch

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Bluegill

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Longear sunfish

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General info

Silver Lake is a lake located in Nassau County, New York, United States. It is most popular for fishing Bluegill, Largemouth bass, and Channel catfish.

Location

40°38′59.2″N 73°37′4.6″W
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Official website

www.dec.ny.gov

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Fishing regulations at Silver Lake, NY

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in New York can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Bluegill as of May 2nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Bluegill

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

25

No season, no minimum sizeSee here for site specific regulations

Banded Sunfish, Bluegill, Bluespotted Sunfish, Dollar Sunfish, Flier, Green Sunfish, Longear Sunfish, Mud Sunfish, Orangespotted Sunfish, Redbreast Sunfish, Redear Sunfish, Redspotted Sunfish, Rock Bass, Shadow Bass, Warmouth

Regulations for

40°38′59.2″N 73°37′4.6″W
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FAQ about Silver Lake fishing

Silver Lake is a lake located in Nassau County, New York, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°38′59.2″N 73°37′4.6″W
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