Swan Lake fishing

Swan Lake fishing: not stocked since May 24, 1988. It was stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout.

Swan Lake
Photo: USFS - Hiawatha National Forest, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)
Last stocked
May 24, 1988
· Brown Trout
Plants on record
3
Since 1986
Species recorded
2
Surface acres
45.6

Fish at Swan Lake

2 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Brown Trout Stocked · 2 plants · last May 24, 1988 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked May 24, 1988 · 2 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brown Trout species guide
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last May 15, 1986 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked May 15, 1986 · 1 plant

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

How Swan Lake is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

About 124 reported fish per acre, 15th most of 19 lakes in Schoolcraft County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 1986

2,850

Fish stocked in 1987

1,300

Fish stocked in 1988

1,500

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 24, 1988Brown Trout1,500–report
May 19, 1987Brown Trout1,300–report
May 15, 1986Rainbow Trout2,850–report

Access and facts

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

About Swan Lake

Photo of Swan Lake
USFS - Hiawatha National Forest, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)
Photo of Swan Lake
USFS - Hiawatha National Forest, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)

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Common questions

What fish are at Swan Lake?

Fishing Swan Lake usually means Brown Trout: Brown Trout accounts for 2 of 3 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout. Brown Trout was last stocked May 24, 1988. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 15, 1986.

When is Swan Lake stocked?

Not stocked since May 24, 1988. About 124 reported fish per acre, 15th most of 19 lakes in Schoolcraft County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Which lakes near Swan Lake were stocked more recently?

Rim Lake (1.7 mi), Skeels Lake (2 mi), McKeever Lake (3.5 mi), and Norway Lake (4 mi) were stocked more recently. Rim Lake is also stocked with Brown Trout.