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Silver Lake

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Florida, United States

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Largemouth bass

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White crappie

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Spotted bass

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General info

Silver Lake is a lake located in Franklin County, Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing Spotted bass, Largemouth bass, and White crappie.

Location

29°56′52.9″N 84°29′54.6″W
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Fishing regulations at Silver Lake, FL

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 Florida 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 Spotted bass as of April 21st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Spotted bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Memorable

1 > 16

Min size

12"

Max size

16"

Measurement

Total Length

Special gear

Aggregate

5

Keep intact

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Only 1 bass may be 16-inches or longer in total length. Black Bass or any part thereof may not be used as bait. Catch a spotted bass over 2-pounds, and you qualify for the Big Catch Angler Recognition Program, which rewards anglers who catch a memorable-sized fish.

Very good

Micropterus punctulatus

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Regulations for

29°56′52.9″N 84°29′54.6″W
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FAQ about Silver Lake fishing

Silver Lake is a lake located in Franklin County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
29°56′52.9″N 84°29′54.6″W
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