The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Swamp Lake
Lake County, Oregon · about 4,520 acres (7.1 sq mi)
36°F water, windy Friday (32 mph S).
About Swamp Lake
In Lake County, Oregon, Swamp Lake covers about 4,520 acres.
From end to end it runs about 5 miles with roughly 23 miles of shoreline. At about 4,460 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Lakeview is about 33 miles southwest.
- Size
- About 4,520 acres (7.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 23 miles
- End to end
- About 5 miles
- Elevation
- About 4,460 ft
- County
- Lake County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:15 am – 7:00 am bestsunrise
Saturday Fair
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like Swamp Lake in Oregon usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 36°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- SlowCrappie
Cold. Tight schools near deep brush and bridges.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- SlowCatfish
Cold. Slow, in the deepest holes. Cut bait works best.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:48 am · sunset 4:38 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Swamp Lake
- Lakeviewabout 33 mi southwest
- Alturasabout 78 mi southwest
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Questions about Swamp Lake
What fish are in Swamp Lake?
Lakes like Swamp Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Swamp Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Swamp Lake?
About 4,520 acres, with about 23 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Swamp Lake?
Lakeview is about 33 miles southwest; Alturas is about 78 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Swamp Lake today?
The surface was about 36°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Swamp Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
