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Frequently Asked Questions About Swenson Lake, MN
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How big is Swenson Lake?
How deep is Swenson Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Swenson Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Banded Killifish, Bigmouth Shiner, Bluntnose Minnow, Cisco (Tullibee), Johnny Darter and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Swenson Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Swenson Lake area?
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Are there topographical lake maps available Swenson Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Swenson Lake?
History & Status of the Fishery
The fish community of Swenson lake is good with most preferred species well represented. The exception to this is probably the apparent loss of a smallmouth bass fishery. One smallmouth was observed while scuba diving, though none was captured. The walleye population is good, with natural reproduction being consistant, until 1990. Growth is good, with many 5 year old fish at about 17 inches in length . The largest walleye sampled was 27 inches in length, and the smallest about 14 inches. Northern pike are abundant, with consistant natural reproduction. The largest pike sampled was 36 inches in length, but most were in the 18-22 inch range. Largemouth bass are abundant, with most fish sampled by electrofishing or trap netting. The average length is about 10 inches, but a few bass greater than 14 inches in length were captured. The largest bass was 18.9 inches in length. Bluegill were also abundant, with an average weight of 5 per pound. The largest bluegill was 9.4 inches, and the average was 6.4 inches in length. Pumpkinseed are also common and are near the same size of the bluegill. Rock bass are abundant, though most are small. Black crappie are present but the only crappie captured was by electrofishing. Yellow perch were captured in high numbers in gill nets, but trap net catches were low. The average size is about 7 inches. Perch as large as 10.5 inches were sampled. Light neascus (black spot) was found on perch and other fishes in some parts of the lake.
What is the average air temp for Swenson Lake?
Are there any state parks near Swenson Lake?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Swenson Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Stocking Lake | 1.0 mi | 81 | 9 ft |
| Andrusia Lake | 1.6 mi | 1,590 | 60 ft |
| Mission Lake | 3.0 mi | 27 | 20 ft |
| Silver Lake | 3.0 mi | 132 | 55 ft |
| Wolf Lake | 3.4 mi | 1,073 | 57 ft |
| Stump Lake | 3.5 mi | 323 | 24 ft |
| Blue Sky Lake | 3.6 mi | 33 | 46 ft |
| Big Lake | 4.0 mi | 3,596 | 35 ft |
| Lost Lake | 4.6 mi | 130 | 31 ft |
| Grace Lake | 5.0 mi | 860 | 42 ft |
