The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Swan Lake
Waldo County, Maine · about 1,340 acres (2.1 sq mi)
45°F water, calm this morning.
About Swan Lake
Swan Lake is a lake in Waldo County, Maine, covering about 1,340 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3.1 miles with roughly 8.2 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 200 ft above sea level. Swanville is right by the lake.
- Size
- About 1,340 acres (2.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8.2 miles
- End to end
- About 3.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 200 ft
- County
- Waldo County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 2:30 pm – 4:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 2:45 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 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
For a lake of this size in Maine, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, yellow perch, bluegill and sunfish and trout are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 45°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 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
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 6:30 am · sunset 4:09 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Swan Lake
- Swanvilleon the shore
- Frankfortabout 5.6 mi northeast
- Brooksabout 5.9 mi west
- Belfastabout 6.6 mi south
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Questions about Swan Lake
What fish are in Swan Lake?
Lakes like Swan Lake usually hold smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, yellow perch, bluegill and sunfish and trout. 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 1,340 acres, with about 8.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Swan Lake?
Swanville is on the shore; Frankfort is about 5.6 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Swan Lake today?
The surface was about 45°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.
