Silver Lake (Kirkwood) fishing
Silver Lake (Kirkwood)
What's biting at Silver Lake (Kirkwood)
Species commonly reported here -- tap any card for techniques, target seasons, and other waters where it's been caught.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Silver Lake (Kirkwood) -- updated continuously from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Truckee R At S Upper Truckee Rd Nr Meyers Ca | 4 cfs | → |
| Upper Truckee R At Hwy 50 Above Meyers Ca | 98 cfs | → |
| West Fork Carson River At Woodfords | 132 cfs | → |
| E F Carson R Bl Markleeville C Nr Markleevilleca | 514 cfs | → |
| Up Truckee R A South Lake Tahoe Ca | 98 cfs | → |
| Trout C Nr Tahoe Valley Ca | 46 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest campgrounds, parks, boat launches, and reservoirs so a fishing run can grow into a weekend.
Campgrounds
- Ridge Camp
- Silver Lake East Campground
- Silver Lake Campground East
- Silver Lake Campground West
- Two Sentinels Girl Scout Camp
- Kirkwood Lake
Parks
- Wilderness Desolation
- Wilderness Mokelumne
- Washoe Meadows State Park
- Grover Hot Springs State Park
- Lake Valley State Recreation Area
Reservoirs
Boat launches
- Amador County
- Summit Lake Trail Alpine County
- Indian Creek Camp Ground Day Use Area
- Junction Boat Ramp Road El Dorado County
- Sly Park Road, Pollock Pines
- Ice House Road El Dorado County
Paddle runs
- Headwaters In Sec 15,T10n, R17e To Confluence With Silver Fork Of American River
- Headwatersa In Sec 18, T9n, R16e To Confluence With Van Horn Creek
- Headwater In Sec 29, T9n,R16e To Confluence With Cat Creek
- Headwaters In Sec 2, T9n, R18e To Confluence With Mokelumne River
- Headwaters To South Of Upper Truckee Road (Sec Line Between 17/20 Intercepts River And Unnamed Tributary)
- State Highway 50 To 1/4 Mile North Of State Highway 50
Angling safety & ethics
- Know the regulations
- Check local fishing rules, seasons, size limits, and license requirements to ensure legal and sustainable angling.
- Handle fish responsibly
- Use wet hands, minimize air exposure, and release fish gently to improve survival rates when practicing catch-and-release.
- Choose the right gear
- Match your rod, line, and tackle to the species and conditions to increase success and reduce unnecessary harm to fish.
- Respect the waterway
- Avoid disturbing habitat, prevent bank erosion, and keep a safe distance from spawning areas to protect ecosystems.
- Keep it clean
- Pack out all line, hooks, bait containers, and trash. Discarded gear can injure wildlife and degrade waterways.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Silver Lake (Kirkwood) as a favorite, set a custom threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Silver Lake (Kirkwood)
What fish species are found at Silver Lake (Kirkwood)?
Snoflo tracks the species commonly reported at Silver Lake (Kirkwood) -- see the Fish Species panel above for the live list with images and links to per-species pages.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data comes live from USGS streamgauges, also refreshed continuously.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this area, set a threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Do I need a fishing license?
Yes. Check your state agency's regulations for license requirements, seasons, size limits, and any waterbody-specific rules before fishing Silver Lake (Kirkwood).
How do I get to Silver Lake (Kirkwood)?
Tap Open in map in the hero above to center the Snoflo interactive map on this area, or grab the coordinates from the location facts panel.
Other angling spots near here
Snoflo-tracked fishing areas within driving distance of Silver Lake (Kirkwood).