Muskellunge Stocked · 4 plants · last October 31, 2018 Best: dawn, dusk Swan Lake fishing
Swan Lake fishing: not stocked since October 31, 2018. It was stocked with Tiger Muskie and Muskellunge. Also recorded: Smallmouth bass, Largemouth bass, Bluegill, Crappie, Northern pike, Yellow perch, and 3 more. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Muskellunge, Smallmouth bass, and Largemouth bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill, Northern pike, and Yellow perch, and dawn, dusk, and night for Crappie, Rock bass, and Walleye.
- Last stocked
- October 31, 2018
- · Muskellunge
- Plants on record
- 5
- Since 1979
- Species stocked
- 2 (+9 also recorded)
- Surface acres
- 159.6
Fish at Swan Lake
Muskellunge Stocked · 4 plants · last October 31, 2018 Best: dawn, dusk 
Tiger Muskie Stocked · 1 plant · last July 18, 1979 Last stocked July 18, 1979 · 1 plant
Tiger Muskie species guide
Smallmouth bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth bass species guide
Largemouth bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth bass species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Crappie species guide
Northern pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern pike species guide
Yellow perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow perch species guide
Rock bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Rock bass species guide Sunfish Confirmed present
Walleye Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Walleye species guideHow Swan Lake is stocked
About 11 reported fish per acre, 17th most of 19 lakes in Iron County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1979
660
Fish stocked in 2012
350
Fish stocked in 2013
248
Fish stocked in 2014
238
Fish stocked in 2018
248
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 31, 2018 | Muskellunge | 248 | – | report |
| October 15, 2014 | Muskellunge | 238 | – | report |
| November 7, 2013 | Muskellunge | 248 | – | report |
| November 8, 2012 | Muskellunge | 350 | – | report |
| July 18, 1979 | Tiger Muskie | 660 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock
Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you go.
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Common questions
What fish are at Swan Lake?
Fishing Swan Lake usually means Muskellunge: Muskellunge accounts for 4 of 5 plants on record, ahead of Tiger Muskie. Muskellunge was last stocked October 31, 2018. Tiger Muskie was last stocked July 18, 1979. Smallmouth bass, Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Crappie, plus 5 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Swan Lake stocked?
Not stocked since October 31, 2018. About 11 reported fish per acre, 17th most of 19 lakes in Iron County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 35 years between 1979 and 2018.
How do you get on Swan Lake?
Facilities include restrooms and dock.
Which lakes near Swan Lake were stocked more recently?
Lake Emily (6.1 mi), Chicagon Lake (8.8 mi), and Lake Mary (11.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Lake Emily is also stocked with Muskellunge and Chicagon Lake is also stocked with Muskellunge.