Last stocked
October 31, 2018
Plants on record
5
Since 1979
Species recorded
2
Surface acres
159.6
Access and facts
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- Fee required
- Yes
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock
A DNR boating access site administered by Bewabic State Park has 1 launch lane, 1 pier, a vault toilet, and parking for about 7 trailers plus 1 vehicle-only space.
Sources: access , shore_notes , facilities , access.fee
How Swan Lake is stocked
The first plant of the year usually falls in the fourth week of October. In 2018 it was October 31, 2018, about when it usually is.
No plants recorded in 35 years between 1979 and 2018.
About 11 reported fish per acre, 20th most of 22 lakes in Iron County with both a fish count and a surface area.
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.
Fish at Swan Lake
Fishing Swan Lake is most likely to be for Muskellunge. Muskellunge accounts for 4 of 5 plants on record, ahead of Tiger Muskie.
Muskellunge 4 plants
- Plants
- 4 of 5
- Last stocked
- October 31, 2018
Tiger Muskie 1 plant
- Plants
- 1 of 5
- Last stocked
- July 18, 1979
Fish stocked per year
- 6601979
- 3502012
- 2482013
- 2382014
- 2482018
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 |
Species stocked here
Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.