Silver Lake
Silver Lake is a 104.3 acre lake with a maximum depth of 51 feet and average depth of 24 feet. The lake watershed, or area that drains to the lake, is 970 acres and is heavily urbanized. Silver Lake is fed by three streams which enter on the north side of the lake. The largest of these, sometimes called the Thornton tributary, enters at Thornton A. Sullivan Park on the northwest side of the lake. The lake outlet is Silver Lake Creek, a natural channel that flows into Ruggs Lake eventually reaching North Creek and then the Sammamish River.
Silver Lake is located entirely in the City of Everett. The City has been monitoring the water quality of the lake since 1989. In 2019, the city began partnering with Snohomish County to continue lake monitoring through the County’s volunteer lake monitoring program. The City also manages control of the invasive aquatic plant, Eurasian watermilfoil. Each year the City hires divers to hand-pull the milfoil to keep swimming beaches clear.
Recreational Opportunities
- Boating (Electric or Motorized - 8 mph max; 10 hp max)
- Fishing
- Swim Area (No Lifeguard)
- Lake Access
- Parking
- Public Park
- Restrooms/Sanicans
See the Snohomish County Code Title 12 and the Parks and Recreation Boating Regulations for more information on boating regulations and rules.
Fishing Information
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) maintains informational pages for each lake in Washington that include: fish stocking schedules, fishing prospect calendars, and boat launch information.
Connect with Your Lake Community
Silver Lake does not have a formal lake association. However, there is a Silver Lake Neighborhood Association. You may also be able to connect via Facebook or Nextdoor.Lake Health and Additional Resources
Starting in 2019, the City of Everett began contracting with the Snohomish County's Lake Management Program to conduct monthly water quality monitoring. The information collected in 2019 is available in the Health Report Card. You can also download the 2019 water quality data at the link below.
For more information, you may also refer to the City of Everett's Penny Creek Basin Plan which is the larger watershed in which Silver Lake is located.
Historic Reports
1988 Silver Lake Water Quality, Nutrient Loading and Management
Lake Questions and Assistance
For information about the water quality of Silver Lake, please contact Snohomish County's lake program. For information about the management of the lake including aquatic plant control, please contact the City of Everett.
Contact Us
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Marisa Burghdoff
Water Quality Specialist
Ph: 425-388-3204
Jen Oden
Water Quality Specialist
Ph: 425-262-2601
Dominick Leskiw
Water Quality Analyst
Ph: 425-312-0623
email us at lakes@snoco.org