Swanzy Lake fishing

Swanzy Lake fishing has Brook Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about once a year since 1979, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked: April 28, 2026; Apr 28 · Brook Trout
Plants on record: 50; Since 1979
Species recorded: 1
Surface acres: 11.1

Fish at Swanzy Lake

1 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Brook Trout Stocked · 50 plants · last April 28, 2026 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked April 28, 2026 · 50 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brook Trout species guide

How Swanzy Lake is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

About 3,501 reported fish per acre, 5th most of 31 lakes in Marquette County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 1979

1,000

Fish stocked in 1980

1,000

Fish stocked in 1981

1,500

Fish stocked in 1982

1,200

Fish stocked in 1983

1,170

Fish stocked in 1984

1,200

Fish stocked in 1986

2,360

Fish stocked in 1987

1,500

Fish stocked in 1989

1,500

Fish stocked in 1990

1,500

Fish stocked in 1991

2,050

Fish stocked in 1992

1,500

Fish stocked in 1993

1,500

Fish stocked in 1994

1,500

Fish stocked in 1995

1,500

Fish stocked in 1996

600

Fish stocked in 1997

440

Fish stocked in 1998

600

Fish stocked in 1999

600

Fish stocked in 2000

150

Fish stocked in 2001

600

Fish stocked in 2002

600

Fish stocked in 2006

566

Fish stocked in 2007

1,099

Fish stocked in 2008

610

Fish stocked in 2009

627

Fish stocked in 2010

660

Fish stocked in 2011

659

Fish stocked in 2012

509

Fish stocked in 2013

598

Fish stocked in 2014

608

Fish stocked in 2015

599

Fish stocked in 2016

604

Fish stocked in 2017

600

Fish stocked in 2018

780

Fish stocked in 2019

620

Fish stocked in 2021

770

Fish stocked in 2022

749

Fish stocked in 2023

658

Fish stocked in 2024

792

Fish stocked in 2025

600

Fish stocked in 2026

580

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
April 28, 2026	Brook Trout	580	–	report
April 28, 2025	Brook Trout	600	–	report
December 6, 2024	Brook Trout	132	–	report
April 29, 2024	Brook Trout	660	–	report
May 10, 2023	Brook Trout	658	–	report
May 9, 2022	Brook Trout	90	–	report
May 9, 2022	Brook Trout	659	–	report
November 3, 2021	Brook Trout	120	–	report
April 15, 2021	Brook Trout	650	–	report
April 30, 2019	Brook Trout	620	–	report
November 9, 2018	Brook Trout	120	–	report
May 21, 2018	Brook Trout	660	–	report
April 21, 2017	Brook Trout	600	–	report
April 28, 2016	Brook Trout	604	–	report
May 11, 2015	Brook Trout	599	–	report
May 13, 2014	Brook Trout	608	–	report
May 10, 2013	Brook Trout	598	–	report
April 17, 2012	Brook Trout	509	–	report
April 27, 2011	Brook Trout	659	–	report
April 20, 2010	Brook Trout	660	–	report
April 24, 2009	Brook Trout	627	–	report
April 30, 2008	Brook Trout	610	–	report
May 15, 2007	Brook Trout	500	–	report
April 25, 2007	Brook Trout	599	–	report
May 5, 2006	Brook Trout	566	–	report
May 10, 2002	Brook Trout	600	–	report
May 31, 2001	Brook Trout	600	–	report
May 16, 2000	Brook Trout	150	–	report
May 12, 1999	Brook Trout	600	–	report
May 5, 1998	Brook Trout	600	–	report
May 7, 1997	Brook Trout	440	–	report
June 11, 1996	Brook Trout	600	–	report
October 6, 1995	Brook Trout	500	–	report
October 2, 1995	Brook Trout	1,000	–	report
September 26, 1994	Brook Trout	1,500	–	report
October 8, 1993	Brook Trout	1,500	–	report
October 7, 1992	Brook Trout	1,500	–	report
October 3, 1991	Brook Trout	1,500	–	report
June 10, 1991	Brook Trout	550	–	report
September 24, 1990	Brook Trout	1,500	–	report
October 2, 1989	Brook Trout	1,500	–	report
September 24, 1987	Brook Trout	1,500	–	report
October 15, 1986	Brook Trout	1,500	–	report
May 21, 1986	Brook Trout	860	–	report
October 10, 1984	Brook Trout	1,200	–	report
September 27, 1983	Brook Trout	1,170	–	report
October 19, 1982	Brook Trout	1,200	–	report
September 21, 1981	Brook Trout	1,500	–	report
October 21, 1980	Brook Trout	1,000	–	report
July 10, 1979	Brook Trout	1,000	–	report

Access and facts

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

Nearest lakes

Mehl Lake 1.7 mi last stocked July 2, 2019 Sporley Lake 2.6 mi last stocked May 4, 2026 Big Trout Lake 3.3 mi last stocked May 4, 2026 Little Shag Lake 6.9 mi last stocked May 4, 2026 Strawberry Lake 9.4 mi last stocked May 15, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Swanzy Lake?

Fishing Swanzy Lake usually means Brook Trout. All 50 plants on record are Brook Trout. Brook Trout was last stocked April 28, 2026.

When is Swanzy Lake stocked?

Last stocked April 28, 2026. It is stocked about once a year since 1979, most often in April and May. About 3,501 reported fish per acre, 5th most of 31 lakes in Marquette County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 1985, 1988, 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2020.

Which lakes near Swanzy Lake were stocked more recently?

Sporley Lake (2.6 mi), Big Trout Lake (3.3 mi), Little Shag Lake (6.9 mi), and Strawberry Lake (9.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Sporley Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout, Big Trout Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout, and Strawberry Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout.