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 2 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Swan Lake
Emmet County, Iowa · about 730 acres (1.1 sq mi)
49°F water, calm this morning.
About Swan Lake
Swan Lake spreads over about 730 acres in Emmet County, Iowa.
It stretches about 2.6 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 7.7 miles. Its surface is about 1,260 ft above sea level. Estherville lies about 7.8 miles to the west.
- Size
- About 730 acres (1.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7.7 miles
- End to end
- About 2.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,260 ft
- County
- Emmet County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 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 Swan Lake in Iowa 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. At 49°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- 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
2 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 7:09 am · sunset 4:55 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Swan Lake
- Esthervilleabout 7.8 mi west
- Emmetsburgabout 16 mi south
- Sherburnabout 20 mi north
- Spirit Lakeabout 21 mi west
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Questions about Swan Lake
What fish are in Swan Lake?
Lakes like Swan 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 Swan 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 Swan Lake?
About 730 acres, with about 7.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Swan Lake?
Estherville is about 7.8 miles west; Emmetsburg is about 16 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Swan Lake today?
The surface was about 49°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Swan Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
