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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Swan Lake
Jackson County, Texas · about 890 acres (1.4 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Swan Lake
Swan Lake spreads over about 890 acres in Jackson County, Texas.
From end to end it runs about 2.4 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 5.8 miles. The nearest town, Port Lavaca, is about 7.7 miles southwest. Victoria, the nearest city, is about 26 miles west.
- Size
- About 890 acres (1.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 5.8 miles
- End to end
- About 2.4 miles
- County
- Jackson County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 am bestsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:45 pmsunset, moon overhead · wind 20 mph
Sunday Slow
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 Texas usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Catfish
- Bluegill and sunfish
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
4 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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:47 am · sunset 5:32 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Swan Lake
- Port Lavacaabout 7.7 mi southwest
- Ednaabout 16 mi north
- Inezabout 17 mi northwest
- Bloomingtonabout 20 mi west
- Victorianearest city, about 26 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, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. 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 890 acres, with about 5.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Swan Lake?
Port Lavaca is about 7.7 miles southwest; Edna is about 16 miles north.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Swan Lake?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Swan Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
