Silver Creek, Lake of the Woods County Fishing
Lake of the Woods County.
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Key facts on the Silver Creek, Lake of the Woods County
The DNR maps the Silver Creek, Lake of the Woods County as a creek running through Lake of the Woods County. Roughly 4 miles of channel are mapped. Census points put Baudette closest, around 6 miles off.
Boaters and paddlers have 1 public access.
Landings on the Silver Creek, Lake of the Woods County
- Silver Creek Local Access1 ramp, 3 trailer stalls, Lake of the Woods County, river mile 0.8
Minnesota DNR Public Water Access Sites and Kittle route lines, USGS gauges.
Possession limits on the Silver Creek, Lake of the Woods County
The statewide inland rows are the rule set on the Silver Creek, Lake of the Woods County.
| Species | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye and sauger | 6 combined total (only 1 walleye over 20" in possession) | May 9, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Northern pike (North-central Zone) | 10 (not more than 2 over 26", all from 22-26" must be immediately released) | May 9, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Northern pike (North-central Zone) | 10 (either 2 northern pike over 26" and none from 22 to 26" or 1 from 22 to 26" and 1 over 26") | Nov. 15, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 except where prohibited |
| Largemouth bass | Catch-and-release only | March 1 – May 22, 2026 |
| Largemouth bass | 6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth bass (when smallmouth season is open) | May 23, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Smallmouth bass | Catch-and-release only | March 1 – May 22, 2026 |
| Smallmouth bass | 6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth bass | May 23 – Sept. 13, 2026 |
| Smallmouth bass | Catch-and-release only | Sept. 14, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Crappie | 10 combined total | Continuous |
| Sunfish | 20 combined total | Continuous |
| Yellow perch | 20 daily, 40 in possession | Continuous |
| Muskellunge | 1 (minimum size 54") | June 6 – Nov. 30, 2026 |
| Channel catfish | 5 (only 1 over 24") | Continuous |
| Rock bass | 30 | Continuous |
| Cisco (tullibee) | 15 (over 7") | Continuous |
| Burbot (eelpout) | 4 | Continuous |
2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations. All Minnesota limits.
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Bait shops an easy drive from Silver Creek, Lake of the Woods County
- Steve's Lucky Bait Incbait and tackle shop, Baudette, 4 miles
- Outdoors Againsporting goods store, Baudette, 6 miles
- Sportsman's Sleepersbait and tackle shop, Lake of the Woods, 15 miles
- Log Cabin Bait And Tacklebait and tackle shop, Baudette, 15 miles
- Border Baitbait and tackle shop, Baudette, 15 miles
Towns to stay in near Silver Creek, Lake of the Woods County
- Baudette6 miles
- Williams22 miles
- Roosevelt30 miles
More Minnesota streams near the Silver Creek, Lake of the Woods County
- Wabanica Creek12 miles
- Rapid River15 miles
- Winter Road River16 miles
- Rainy River20 miles
Silver Creek, Lake of the Woods County and its counties
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Catches common at Silver Creek, Lake of the Woods County
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What people ask about the Silver Creek, Lake of the Woods County
Which Minnesota counties does the Silver Creek, Lake of the Woods County cross?
Counties: Lake of the Woods County.
How does the DNR list the Silver Creek, Lake of the Woods County for trout?
No trout designation applies to it.
Is the Silver Creek, Lake of the Woods County running high today?
USGS has no active gauge tied to it.
Can I paddle a kayak on the Silver Creek, Lake of the Woods County?
1 public access on file, led by Silver Creek Local Access.
What are the limits on the Silver Creek, Lake of the Woods County?
Nothing beyond statewide limits.
What does a license for the Silver Creek, Lake of the Woods County cost?
Minnesota residents 16 to 89 need an angling license ($25 for the year); nonresidents 16 and older pay $51.
Where can I buy minnows near the Silver Creek, Lake of the Woods County?
The nearest listing is Steve's Lucky Bait Inc, 4 miles off.
Which city is nearest the Silver Creek, Lake of the Woods County?
Baudette is the closest Census city, around 6 miles.
Which fish bite in the Silver Creek, Lake of the Woods County?
The DNR publishes no stream survey list for it in LakeFinder.
Drive to the Silver Creek, Lake of the Woods County
Trout rules change by season; read them first.