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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Swift Reservoir
Skamania County, Washington · about 4,110 acres (6.4 sq mi)
39°F water, level falling, calm Thursday morning.
About Swift Reservoir
In Skamania County, Washington, Swift Reservoir covers about 4,110 acres.
It stretches about 8.6 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 27 miles. Its surface is about 980 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Amboy, is about 16 miles southwest. The closest city is Vancouver, about 37 miles away.
- Size
- About 4,110 acres (6.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 27 miles
- End to end
- About 8.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 980 ft
- County
- Skamania County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 mph
Sunday Fair
- 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 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
Lakes like Swift Reservoir in Washington usually hold largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 39°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- FairWalleye
Cold. Slow jigs on deep structure.
- 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
- 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
Falling 0.3 ft in 7 days.
Latest reading .
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 7:06 am · sunset 4:38 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Swift Reservoir
- Amboyabout 16 mi southwest
- Yacoltabout 17 mi southwest
- Venersborgabout 22 mi southwest
- Lewisvilleabout 23 mi southwest
- Vancouvernearest city, about 37 mi southwest
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Questions about Swift Reservoir
What fish are in Swift Reservoir?
Lakes like Swift Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Swift Reservoir?
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 Swift Reservoir?
About 4,110 acres, with about 27 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Swift Reservoir?
Amboy is about 16 miles southwest; Yacolt is about 17 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Swift Reservoir today?
The surface was about 39°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Swift Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
