Lake Data

Lake Area:  995 Acres   (1.555 Square Miles)

Watershed Area:   22 Square Miles

Length:  2.86 Miles

Width:  Maximum   1 Mile;   Average   .5 Mile

Depth:  Maximum   164 Feet;   Average    46.9 Feet

Height Above Sea Level:  466 Feet

Shoreline Length:  6.90 Miles

Islands:  4 (Big, Bimba, Loon, Half Moon)

Inlets:    Deer River,  Cooks Brook, Forrest Creek

Outlet:  Dam Feeding West Branch (Ossipee Lake)

SILVER LAKE CLASSIFICATION

THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE CLASSIFIES SILVER LAKE: PRISTINE

The State of New Hampshire classifies lakes according to three categories, as follows:

Types Of Fish

• Smallmouth Bass
• Pickerel
• Horned Pout
• Lake Trout
• Rainbow Trout
• White Fish

Public Beaches:

• Town Beach – South End Of Lake  (Residents And Guests Only)  Facilities Include Picnic Tables, Barbecue, Rest Rooms, Swimming Float
• Nichols Beach – Rt41 – Limited Parking, Swim Area

• Monument Beach – North End Of Lake, Swim Area, Limited Parking
• Kennett Beach – North End Of Lake, Limited Parking, Swim Area

Launching Ramp:

South End Of Lake, Mandatory Boat Inspection & Washing, Parking By Permit

Note That Ski Craft Are Not Permitted