Swift Lake

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What are the fishing regulations for Swift Lake?

There are specific fishing regulations Swift Lake that you need to know. For complete fishing regulations visit the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. To report a violation call (800) 652-9093. Need a Minnesota fishing license?

Swift Lake is a 352-acre lake located near Remer, MN. With a maximum depth of 52 feet, approximately 53% of the lake is less than 15 feet deep. No public access is located on the lake, but the Swift River connects Swift Lake to Big Boy Lake. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR) has classified Minnesota's lakes into 43 different classes based on physical, chemical and other characteristics. Swift Lake is in Lake Class 25; lakes in this class are generally deep clear and irregular shaped lakes. This lake is primarily managed for black crappie, bluegill, and walleye and secondarily for northern pike and largemouth bass. Few fish were sampled during this survey, which was similar to previous surveys. The dominant fish species during this survey was northern pike up to 27 inches long. Few walleye were captured, but lengths ranged from 16 to 19 inches. A small number of black crappie were sampled with the majority less than 6 inches long. Few bluegill were sampled with the majority of them being six inches or larger. Other fish species available for anglers to catch are black bullhead, bowfin, brown bullhead, greater redhorse, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed sunfish, rock bass, cisco, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.Anglers can help maintain or improve the quality of fishing by practicing selective harvest. Selective harvest allows for the harvest of smaller fish for table fare, but encourages release of medium- to large-sized fish. Releasing these fish can help maintain balance in the fish community in Swift Lake and provide anglers the opportunity to catch more and larger fish in the future. Shoreline areas on the land and into the shallow water provide essential habitat for fish and wildlife that live in or near Minnesota's lakes. Overdeveloped shorelines can't support the fish, wildlife, and clean water that are associated with natural undeveloped lakes. The combined effects of all lakeshore owners "fixing up" their property can destroy a lake's valuable natural shorelines.Shoreline habitat consists of aquatic plants, woody plants and natural lake bottom soils. Plants in the water and at the water's edge provide habitat, prevent erosion and absorb excess nutrients. Shrubs, trees, and woody debris such as fallen trees or limbs provide good habitat both above and below the water and should be left in place. Natural lake bottom materials like silt or gravel are more ecologically productive than pure sand trucked in for a swimming beach. A tidy lawn and a sandy beach make great spots for sunbathing and swimming but do little to provide habitat for fish and wildlife. By leaving a buffer strip of natural vegetation along the shoreline, property owners can reduce erosion, help maintain water quality, and provide habitat and travel corridors for wildlife.Only if more lakeshore owners manage their shoreline in a natural condition can fish and wildlife populations on Minnesota lakes remain healthy and abundant. More specific information on protecting or restoring shorelines and watersheds is available through the local DNR Fisheries office.

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