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 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Swan Lake
Klamath County, Oregon · about 4,880 acres (7.6 sq mi)
32°F water, ice 95% cover, windy Friday (25 mph S).
About Swan Lake
Swan Lake is a lake in Klamath County, Oregon, covering about 4,880 acres.
It stretches about 3.5 miles end to end with roughly 13.5 miles of shoreline. At about 4,180 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Altamont is about 7.5 miles southwest. The closest city is Medford, about 63 miles away.
- Size
- About 4,880 acres (7.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 13.5 miles
- End to end
- About 3.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 4,180 ft
- County
- Klamath County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 7:00 amsunrise
- 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 mph
Saturday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 17 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 Oregon, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 32°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- SlowCrappie
Cold. Tight schools near deep brush and bridges.
- 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
- 4
3 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
Frozen · About 95% ice cover
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:55 am · sunset 4:45 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Swan Lake
- Altamontabout 7.5 mi southwest
- Klamath Fallsabout 8.4 mi southwest
- Medfordnearest city, about 63 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 4,880 acres, with about 13.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Swan Lake?
Altamont is about 7.5 miles southwest; Klamath Falls is about 8.4 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Swan Lake today?
The surface was about 32°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.
