Silver Lake, located in Oakwood Hills near Cary, Illinois, offers a serene and picturesque environment perfect for those seeking a peaceful lake experience. The area is bounded by Cary to the south and Oakwood Hills to the north, creating a tranquil community setting. The lake features two beaches, East Beach and West Beach, which are accessible to local residents. Water activities include sailing, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboarding during the summer months, while ice fishing and snowmobiling are popular winter activities.
The lake is managed by the Village of Oakwood Hills with assistance from McHenry County and the Army Corps of Engineers. This management ensures that the lake maintains its natural beauty and supports various fish species like panfish, walleye, smallmouth-largemouth bass, catfish, and northern pike.
Silver Lake is part of a small, spring-fed lake setup, with a maximum depth of 20 feet and an average depth of about 10 feet. The surrounding area offers a cottage-lake community feel, with many homes built between the 1950s and 1970s.
