Little Swan Lake
Todd County, Minnesota
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We want to see what you've caught on Little Swan Lake.Frequently Asked Questions About Little Swan Lake, MN
- How big is Little Swan Lake?
- How deep is Little Swan Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Little Swan Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Little Swan Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Little Swan Lake area?
- Are there boat launches on Little Swan Lake?
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- What is the average air temp for Little Swan Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Little Swan Lake?
How big is Little Swan Lake?
How deep is Little Swan Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Little Swan Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Banded Killifish, Blackchin Shiner, Blacknose Shiner, Brassy Minnow, Brook Silverside, Central Mudminnow, Cisco (Tullibee), Common Shiner, Creek Chub, Golden Shiner, Greater Redhorse, Green Sunfish, Hornyhead Chub, Hybrid Sunfish, Iowa Darter, Johnny Darter, Least Darter, Logperch, Pugnose Shiner, Spottail Shiner, Tadpole Madtom and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Little Swan Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Little Swan Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Little Swan Lake?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Little Swan Lake (DOW# 77-0034-00; Lake Class 23) is a 164 acre lake located near Pillsbury, Minnesota. A Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR) owned concrete boat ramp is located on the east shore. Little Swan Lake has 2.36 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 67 feet. Lake is in Lake Class 23; lakes in this class are generally very deep, have a very low amount of water less than 15 feet deep, have hard water, and very clear.
Little Swan is a typical bass/panfish lake in the Little Falls area. Largemouth Bass are abundant with some quality fish up to 20 inches. Both Bluegill and Black Crappie are also abundant with plenty of eater sized fish for anglers. Northern Pike are highly abundant with mainly smaller fish (20-24 inches). However some larger fish were sampled up to 35 inches. Any Walleye caught by anglers should be considered a bonus fish, as Little Swan has a very low population of Walleye.
Other fish species that anglers can expect to encounter include Bowfin (Dogfish), Brown Bullhead, Common Carp, Greater Redhorse, Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Pumpkinseed Sunfish, Rock Bass, Shorthead Redhorse, Tullibee (Cisco), White Sucker, Yellow Bullhead, and Yellow Perch.
People can have significant impacts on lakes and the fish populations they support. Fish harvest, lakeshore development, removal of shoreline vegetation, and introductions of aquatic invasive species (AIS), can all adversely affect fish populations. Curly Leaf Pondweed has been identified in Little Swan Lake. AIS can be moved from infested to non-infested waters by anglers, boaters, and lake shore owners and can adversely impact lakes and fish populations. To avoid spreading AIS, lake users are required to remove all aquatic plants or animals from their watercraft and drain all water from their boat before leaving the access. If you suspect an infestation of an invasive species in this lake, save a specimen and report it to a local natural resource office. Additional information on all of these topics can be found on the DNR website (www.dnr.state.mn.us) or by contacting the Little Falls Area Fisheries office.
What is the average air temp for Little Swan Lake?
Are there any state parks near Little Swan 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 Little Swan Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Mons Lake | 0.8 mi | 95 | 80 ft |
| Bass Lake | 2.0 mi | 123 | 82 ft |
| Lake Pepin | 2.6 mi | 53 | 34 ft |
| Moose Lake | 2.9 mi | 131 | 26 ft |
| Little Pine Lake | 3.1 mi | 72 | |
| Long Lake | 3.3 mi | 399 | 63 ft |
| Polander Lake | 3.4 mi | 30 | |
| Big Swan Lake | 4.0 mi | 947 | 45 ft |
| Wolf Lake | 4.0 mi | 15 | |
| Dahn Lake | 4.2 mi | 40 |
