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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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen

Swan Lake

Itasca County, Minnesota · about 2,380 acres (3.7 sq mi)

39°F water, calm this morning.

Water39°F
Level—no gauge
Wind today5 mphNE
Best bite3:00 pmto 4:45 pm

About Swan Lake

Swan Lake is a lake in Itasca County, Minnesota, covering about 2,380 acres.

It stretches about 3.7 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 16.4 miles. At about 1,340 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Keewatin, is about 7.1 miles northeast. The closest city is Duluth, about 60 miles away.

Size
About 2,380 acres (3.7 sq mi)
Shoreline
About 16.4 miles
End to end
About 3.7 miles
Elevation
About 1,340 ft
County
Itasca County

The lake from above

1 1 mile N
Spot 1 is open for everyone; grey dots are the PRO spots.

Best fishing times

Friday Good

  • 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
  • 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph

Saturday Good

  • 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
  • 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 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

Expect the usual Minnesota mix for a lake this size: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 39°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.

  • Fair
    Walleye

    Cold. Slow jigs on deep structure.

  • Fair
    Northern pike

    Cold. Slow baits near weed edges and drop-offs.

  • Slow
    Largemouth bass

    Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.

  • Slow
    Smallmouth bass

    Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.

  • Fair
    Yellow perch

    Cold. Deep schools; small jigs or minnows.

From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.

Fishing spots

  1. 1
    Point drop-off

    The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.

  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 6
  7. 7

6 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

39°F

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

Friday 35° / —° 5 mph NE Sunny · 1% rain
Saturday 39° / 19° 0 mph Sunny
Sunday 43° / 21° 10 mph S Sunny

Sunrise 7:14 am · sunset 4:38 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).

Towns and places to stay near Swan Lake

  • Keewatinabout 7.1 mi northeast
  • Coleraineabout 9.8 mi west
  • Hibbingabout 13 mi northeast
  • Grand Rapidsabout 15 mi west
  • Duluthnearest city, about 60 mi southeast

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Questions about Swan Lake

What fish are in Swan Lake?

Lakes like Swan Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. 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 2,380 acres, with about 16.4 miles of shoreline.

What town is near Swan Lake?

Keewatin is about 7.1 miles northeast; Coleraine is about 9.8 miles west.

What is the water temperature at Swan Lake today?

The surface was about 39°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.

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