The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Swan Lake
Lake County, Montana · 2,680 acres (4.2 sq mi)
47°F water, calm this morning.
About Swan Lake
Swan Lake is a natural lake in Lake County, Montana, covering 2,680 acres. Swan Lake sits in the Swan Valley east of Flathead Lake and holds bull trout, lake trout and kokanee.
From end to end it runs about 7.3 miles with roughly 21 miles of shoreline. At about 3,070 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The deepest water is about 137 ft. Bigfork lies about 5.3 miles to the northwest. Missoula, the nearest city, is about 72 miles south.
- Size
- 2,680 acres (4.2 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 137 ft
- Shoreline
- About 21 miles
- End to end
- About 7.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 3,070 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Lake County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 1 mph
Saturday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:30 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 in Swan Lake
Anglers come to Swan Lake for kokanee salmon, trout and northern pike. With the surface at 47°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- FairKokanee salmon
Near the surface in the cool water. Troll slowly.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 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 7:39 am · sunset 4:59 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Swan Lake
- Bigforkabout 5.3 mi northwest
- Lakesideabout 11 mi west
- Somersabout 12 mi northwest
- Polsonabout 20 mi southwest
- Missoulanearest city, about 72 mi south
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Questions about Swan Lake
What fish are in Swan Lake?
Swan Lake holds kokanee salmon, trout and northern pike. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Swan Lake?
About 137 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Swan Lake?
2,680 acres, with about 21 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Swan Lake?
Bigfork is about 5.3 miles northwest; Lakeside is about 11 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Swan Lake today?
The surface was about 47°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.
