Silver Lake is the 600-acre lake in Grand Traverse County created by retreating glaciers during the last ice age. The lake’s average depth is 23.4 feet, and the maximum depth is 96 feet. There is public boating access near the town of Grawn. The lake’s irregular shoreline is wonderful to explore in a canoe, kayak, or a sailboat. Waterskiing is also very popular, but nothing compares with the popularity of fishing, as the lake is full of perch, sunfish, bass, bluegill, pike, and walleye. The lake is surrounded by dense hardwood and pine forest and is dotted with charming small sandy beaches excellent for swimming.

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