Swains Lake fishing

Swains Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about once a year since 1980, most often in March and April. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
March 31, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
49
Since 1980
Species recorded
1
Surface acres
74.4

Fish at Swains Lake

1 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 49 plants · last March 31, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked March 31, 2026 · 49 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

How Swains Lake is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

About 3,020 reported fish per acre, the most of 7 lakes in Jackson County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 1980

1,750

Fish stocked in 1981

1,750

Fish stocked in 1982

2,600

Fish stocked in 1983

3,500

Fish stocked in 1984

3,400

Fish stocked in 1985

3,500

Fish stocked in 1986

5,000

Fish stocked in 1987

5,000

Fish stocked in 1988

5,000

Fish stocked in 1989

5,000

Fish stocked in 1990

4,999

Fish stocked in 1991

4,495

Fish stocked in 1992

4,997

Fish stocked in 1993

4,250

Fish stocked in 1994

5,000

Fish stocked in 1995

5,000

Fish stocked in 1996

5,000

Fish stocked in 1997

4,999

Fish stocked in 1998

4,900

Fish stocked in 1999

4,538

Fish stocked in 2000

5,000

Fish stocked in 2001

5,000

Fish stocked in 2002

5,000

Fish stocked in 2003

5,000

Fish stocked in 2004

5,496

Fish stocked in 2005

6,045

Fish stocked in 2006

4,996

Fish stocked in 2007

5,398

Fish stocked in 2008

5,000

Fish stocked in 2009

5,397

Fish stocked in 2010

5,199

Fish stocked in 2011

5,197

Fish stocked in 2012

4,999

Fish stocked in 2013

5,100

Fish stocked in 2014

5,197

Fish stocked in 2015

5,200

Fish stocked in 2016

4,900

Fish stocked in 2017

5,489

Fish stocked in 2018

5,397

Fish stocked in 2019

5,499

Fish stocked in 2020

4,800

Fish stocked in 2021

4,997

Fish stocked in 2022

5,000

Fish stocked in 2023

4,785

Fish stocked in 2024

5,485

Fish stocked in 2025

5,200

Fish stocked in 2026

5,200

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
March 31, 2026Rainbow Trout5,200–report
April 9, 2025Rainbow Trout5,200–report
April 1, 2024Rainbow Trout5,485–report
April 4, 2023Rainbow Trout4,785–report
April 12, 2022Rainbow Trout5,000–report
April 8, 2021Rainbow Trout4,997–report
April 8, 2020Rainbow Trout4,800–report
April 24, 2019Rainbow Trout5,499–report
April 24, 2018Rainbow Trout5,397–report
May 1, 2017Rainbow Trout5,489–report
April 18, 2016Rainbow Trout4,900–report
April 20, 2015Rainbow Trout5,200–report
April 16, 2014Rainbow Trout5,197–report
April 30, 2013Rainbow Trout5,100–report
March 20, 2012Rainbow Trout4,999–report
April 13, 2011Rainbow Trout5,197–report
April 12, 2010Rainbow Trout5,199–report
April 20, 2009Rainbow Trout5,397–report
April 9, 2008Rainbow Trout5,000–report
April 3, 2007Rainbow Trout5,398–report
April 13, 2006Rainbow Trout4,996–report
April 19, 2005Rainbow Trout6,045–report
April 12, 2004Rainbow Trout5,496–report
April 10, 2003Rainbow Trout5,000–report
April 17, 2002Rainbow Trout5,000–report
April 3, 2001Rainbow Trout5,000–report
March 29, 2000Rainbow Trout5,000–report
April 8, 1999Rainbow Trout4,538–report
March 31, 1998Rainbow Trout4,900–report
March 28, 1997Rainbow Trout4,999–report
April 10, 1996Rainbow Trout5,000–report
April 19, 1995Rainbow Trout5,000–report
April 4, 1994Rainbow Trout5,000–report
April 13, 1993Rainbow Trout4,250–report
April 8, 1992Rainbow Trout4,997–report
April 10, 1991Rainbow Trout4,495–report
March 22, 1990Rainbow Trout3,749–report
March 22, 1990Rainbow Trout1,250–report
March 22, 1989Rainbow Trout3,750–report
March 22, 1989Rainbow Trout1,250–report
April 13, 1988Rainbow Trout5,000–report
April 28, 1987Rainbow Trout5,000–report
May 20, 1986Rainbow Trout5,000–report
May 28, 1985Rainbow Trout3,500–report
April 16, 1984Rainbow Trout3,400–report
April 27, 1983Rainbow Trout3,500–report
April 13, 1982Rainbow Trout2,600–report
March 30, 1981Rainbow Trout1,750–report
May 1, 1980Rainbow Trout1,750–report

Access and facts

Nearest town
Concord
Facilities
restrooms, camping

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you go.

Nearest lakes

Gilletts Lake 18.9 mi last stocked June 15, 2018 Hemlock Lake 19.2 mi last stocked April 7, 2004 Devils Lake 21.8 mi last stocked June 16, 2026 Deep Lake 22.7 mi last stocked April 29, 2025 Bird Lake 23.2 mi last stocked April 29, 2025

Common questions

What fish are at Swains Lake?

Fishing Swains Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 49 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked March 31, 2026.

When is Swains Lake stocked?

Last stocked March 31, 2026. It is stocked about once a year since 1980, most often in March and April. About 3,020 reported fish per acre, the most of 7 lakes in Jackson County with both a fish count and a surface area.

How do you get on Swains Lake?

The nearest town is Concord. Facilities include restrooms and camping.

Which lakes near Swains Lake were stocked more recently?

Devils Lake (21.8 mi) was stocked more recently.

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