Type Natural Surface area 114 acres (0.46 km) Settlements Hawley Number of islands 0 | Basin countries United States Max. depth 39 ft (12 m) Area 46 ha Cities Hawley | |
Location Clay County, Minnesota,
United States | ||
Silver Lake is a small freshwater prairie lake in Northwestern Minnesota. It is located three miles (5 km) south of the town of Hawley.
Map of Silver Lake, Hawley Township, MN 56549, USA
The lake has one public access located off County Road 12 which includes a boat ramp, small grass beach. and parking for around 5 vehicles. Its proximity to the Fargo-Moorhead metro area and the lakes' area makes it attractive for recreational use. It sees relatively heavy use for activities such as fishing, swimming, and water sports. The lake contains several species of game fish including bluegill, northernpike, largemouth bass and walleye.
Silver Lake was named for its shiny surface.
References
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