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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 holds an overall water quality grade of A (Excellent).

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. With a water quality grade of A and a maximum depth of 65 feet across 2,456 acres, the lake offers conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.

Lake Conditions

Water Quality GradeA (Excellent)
Water Clarity13.5 ft
Maximum Depth65 ft
Surface Area2,456 acres
Public AccessYes
Species Count17