Swan Lake
Size
339ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
Yes
Species in Swan Lake
Crappie
Crappie
Walleye
Walleye
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Perch
Perch
Bluegill
Bluegill
Northern pike
Northern pike
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed

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Fish Species

Bluegill
fish
5-12 in
Length Range
8 in
Length Range
2021
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2021
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
1.75
0Statewide Range74.0278

Swan Lake Bluegill abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2016
Jul
2021
Jul
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized bluegill based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
20219
Channel catfish
fish
5-12 in
Length Range
8 in
Length Range
2021
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
High
2021
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
10.8889
0Statewide Range12.3499

Swan Lake Channel catfish abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2016
Jul
2021
Jul
Crappie
fish
5-12 in
Length Range
8 in
Length Range
2021
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Outlier
2021
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
16.3125
0Statewide Range10.4166

Swan Lake Crappie abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2016
Jul
2021
Jul
Largemouth bass
fish
12-18 in
Length Range
15 in
Length Range
2016
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2016
Surveyed
Electro
Catch Method
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2012
Jul
2016
Jul
Northern pike
fish
5-12 in
Length Range
8 in
Length Range
2021
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2021
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
1.2222
0Statewide Range19.75

Swan Lake Northern pike abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
1995
Jul
1996
Jul
2021
Jul
Perch
fish
5-12 in
Length Range
8 in
Length Range
2021
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2021
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
19.1111
0Statewide Range43.5833

Swan Lake Perch abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2016
Jul
2021
Jul
Pumpkinseed
fish
2-9 in
Length Range
5 in
Length Range
1996
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
1996
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
1995
Jul
1996
Jul
Smallmouth bass
fish
No survey data
Abundance (CPUE)
No abundance data
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
No Survey Data
Walleye
fish
5-12 in
Length Range
8 in
Length Range
2021
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2021
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
13.4444
0Statewide Range16.9168

Swan Lake Walleye abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2016
Jul
2021
Jul