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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Swan Lake
Walworth County, South Dakota · about 2,370 acres (3.7 sq mi)
44°F water, windy Friday (20 mph SE).
About Swan Lake
In Walworth County, South Dakota, Swan Lake covers about 2,370 acres.
It stretches about 3.7 miles end to end with roughly 10.3 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 1,850 ft above sea level. Selby lies about 15 miles to the northwest.
- Size
- About 2,370 acres (3.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10.3 miles
- End to end
- About 3.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,850 ft
- County
- Walworth County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 7:00 am – 9:15 am bestsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:15 pmsunset, moon overhead · wind 20 mph
Saturday Slow
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 22 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 South Dakota mix for a lake this size: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 44°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- 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.
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
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 7:35 am · sunset 5:11 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Swan Lake
- Selbyabout 15 mi northwest
- Gettysburgabout 19 mi south
- Mound Cityabout 30 mi north
- Mobridgeabout 30 mi northwest
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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, yellow perch 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 2,370 acres, with about 10.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Swan Lake?
Selby is about 15 miles northwest; Gettysburg is about 19 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Swan Lake today?
The surface was about 44°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.
