What Fish Are in Swan Lake?
Swan Lake in Itasca County, Minnesota has 17 documented fish species: black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), brown bullhead, burbot, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, shorthead redhorse, silver redhorse, smallmouth bass, tullibee (cisco), walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. The lake has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring.
All Documented Species
Game Fish & Panfish in Swan Lake
Swan Lake supports 6 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, smallmouth bass, walleye. The lake runs to a maximum depth of 65 feet across 2,456 acres, conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Clarity | 13.5 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 65 ft |
| Surface Area | 2,456 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 17 |
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