About Our Lake
The residents of Silver Lake are very proud of their "little piece of paradise". This beautiful 600 acre lake boasts beautiful wildlife, gorgeous sunsets, pristine waters, and an active preservation association. Our lake has several islands, coves, and inlets for fishing, pontooning, or kayaking. The lake is located within both Blair and Garfield Townships, a short 7 miles from downtown Traverse City. This family friendly lake consisits of primarily year long residents that have called Silver Lake their home for many generations.
Information taken from Wikipedia about our lake:
Silver Lake is a lake in Grand Traverse County, Michigan. It is roughly 3.5 miles (5.6 km) from the northern to southern ends. The lake is known for its pine coasts, irregular shoreline, and many peninsulas and islands, despite being smaller in size. Its maximum depth is 96 feet (29 m), making it the third deepest lake in Grand Traverse County. It is also the fourth-largest lake entirely within Grand Traverse County.
Silver Lake was originally named Lake Kratochvil, after the small nearby town called Kratochvil's Plat (which is now a ghost town), itself named after Frank Kratochvil, a local settler. Frank's daughter, Anna, was the mother of W.D.C. Germaine, mayor of nearby Traverse City. The lake was later named Silver Lake. Until sometime in the early 1900s, Blair Township was known as "Silver Lake Township". In 1965, the Silver Lake Improvement Association was established to promote the care and preservation of Silver Lake.
Silver Lake is a local hotspot for fishing. It is known for its Bass, Bluegill, Perch, Pike, Lake sunfish, and Walleye. There is a public dock used for launching boats on the eastern shore of the lake. The Silver Lake Recreation Area is a park for people of all ages, and is located northeast of the lake. Holiday Park Campground is a large private campground on the southern end of the lake, just off of US 31. It has boat access and has RV camping lots surrounding the lake. Annually, there regattas and fishing competitions on the lake. The lake is popular in winter with ice fishers.