Connecticut lake depth maps
Silver Lake depth map
Silver Lake in Berlin, Meriden, Connecticut reaches a depth of 16 feet. The official Connecticut survey maps 8 depth bands across 118 contour lines. This free map of Silver Lake shows every surveyed contour as an interactive depth chart you can use to plan a session before you travel.
Silver Lake depth chart: 8 depth bands to 16 ft
Data: CT DEEP Lake Bathymetry (CC0), retrieved August 2026 · depths change over time · not for navigation
| Depth contour | Share of mapped area inside it |
|---|---|
| 2 ft | about 100% |
| 4 ft | about 36% |
| 14 ft | under 1% |
Share of the surveyed surface area enclosed by each depth contour, computed from the CT DEEP Lake Bathymetry data.
How to fish Silver Lake: shallow, weed-oriented water
Topping out around 16 feet, this is a shallow fishery where weed growth, not depth, structures the water. The contours still matter: the deepest hole concentrates fish in high summer and under ice, and subtle one-band depressions are the spots most anglers row straight past. In winter, shallow lakes like this are often first to make safe ice, and the deepest mapped hole is the classic starting point.
Ice fishing on Silver Lake
Shallow lakes like Silver Lake are usually among the first to make safe, fishable ice. The deepest mapped hole is the classic starting point because it concentrates fish once weed beds die back, and the subtle depressions on the map above are the spots most anglers walk straight past. Always verify ice thickness locally before walking out.
Silver Lake depth map FAQs
- How deep is Silver Lake?
- Silver Lake reaches a maximum depth of 16 feet, according to the CT DEEP Lake Bathymetry survey. Most of the lake is shallower, with 8 mapped depth bands between the shoreline and the deepest hole.
- Where is the deepest part of Silver Lake?
- The deepest surveyed water on Silver Lake sits toward the middle of the lake, inside the 16 ft contour. The interactive depth map above shows the full basin outline and the breaks leading into it.
- How accurate is this Silver Lake depth map?
- The contours come from the CT DEEP Lake Bathymetry survey. Depths change over time with water levels and sediment, so treat this map as a planning guide for fishing, and never use it for navigation.
Depth maps for lakes near Silver Lake
- Black Pond depth map · 21 ft max · 4 mi away
- Beseck Lake depth map · 24 ft max · 5 mi away
- Crescent Pond depth map · 15 ft max · 6 mi away
- Dooley Pond depth map · 15 ft max · 7 mi away
- Batterson Park Pond depth map · 18 ft max · 9 mi away
Mapped fishing venues near Silver Lake
Silver Lake in the venue directory covers access and fishing details for this water.
- Black Pond · 4 mi away
- Beseck Lake · 5 mi away
- Crescent Pond · 6 mi away
Fishing in Connecticut needs a state license: US fishing license guide · all Connecticut venues