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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Swift Creek Reservoir
Chesterfield County, Virginia · 1,700 acres (2.7 sq mi)
60°F water, calm this afternoon.
About Swift Creek Reservoir
In Chesterfield County, Virginia, Swift Creek Reservoir covers 1,700 acres; it is a reservoir. It sits on the Swift Creek. Swift Creek Reservoir is a Chesterfield County water-supply lake formed by damming Swift Creek and several tributary streams.
From end to end it runs about 3.3 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 17.3 miles. Its surface is about 180 ft above sea level. It reaches about 25 ft at its deepest. Brandermill is right by the lake. The closest city is Richmond, about 14 miles away.
- Size
- 1,700 acres (2.7 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 25 ft
- Shoreline
- About 17.3 miles
- End to end
- About 3.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 180 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- River
- Swift Creek
- County
- Chesterfield County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 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 Virginia, largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 60°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
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
- 7
6 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
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:48 am · sunset 5:01 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Swift Creek Reservoir
- Brandermillon the shore
- Woodlakeon the shore
- Midlothianabout 4.2 mi north
- Chesterfieldabout 8.2 mi east
- Richmondnearest city, about 14 mi northeast
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Questions about Swift Creek Reservoir
What fish are in Swift Creek Reservoir?
Lakes like Swift Creek Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Swift Creek Reservoir?
About 25 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Swift Creek Reservoir?
1,700 acres, with about 17.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Swift Creek Reservoir?
Brandermill is on the shore.
What is the water temperature at Swift Creek Reservoir today?
The surface was about 60°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Swift Creek Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
