Swift Reservoir fishing

Swift Reservoir fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Bull trout, and Coho salmon on a reservoir. It is stocked about 2.5 times a year since 2025, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
May 20, 2026
133 days ago · Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
5
Since 2025
Species recorded
1
Average size
10.9 in
Surface acres
4,585.4
Elevation
1,012 ft

Fish at Swift Reservoir

1 stocked · 3 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 5 plants · last May 20, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked May 20, 2026 · avg 10.9 in · 5 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Bull trout Confirmed present
Bull trout species guide
Coho salmon Confirmed present
Coho salmon species guide

How Swift Reservoir is stocked

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

About 18 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 7 lakes in Skamania County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 2025

42,710

Fish stocked in 2026

37,900

Stocking history

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 20, 2026 Rainbow Trout 37,900 10 in report
July 1, 2025 Rainbow Trout 1,400 12.4 in report
June 4, 2025 Rainbow Trout 2,100 12 in report
May 21, 2025 Rainbow Trout 35,710 9.9 in report
April 22, 2025 Rainbow Trout 3,500 10.1 in report

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes

Shoreline access: Good. shore access is available along the campground and below Eagle Cliff Bridge.

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Nearest lakes

Swift Power Canal 5.8 mi last stocked June 29, 2026 Lake Merwin 17 mi last stocked July 13, 2026 Goose Lake 18.4 mi last stocked June 10, 2026 Battle Ground Lake 25.2 mi last stocked May 20, 2026 Council Lake 27.3 mi last stocked June 23, 2026

Camping near Swift Reservoir

Campgrounds within 15 miles of Swift Reservoir's mapped point, nearest first: Swift Forest Camp (3.3 miles), Beaver Bay Park and Campground (7.6 miles), Cougar Park and Campground (8.7 miles), Merrill Lake Campground (10.4 miles), and Paradise Creek Campground (11 miles), each with its own campground page on campgroundsdb.com.

Straight-line distances.

Common questions

What fish are at Swift Reservoir?

Fishing Swift Reservoir usually means Rainbow Trout. All 5 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 20, 2026, averaging 10.9 in. Bull trout and Coho salmon are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Swift Reservoir stocked?

Last stocked May 20, 2026. It is stocked about 2.5 times a year since 2025, most often in April and May. About 18 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 7 lakes in Skamania County with both a fish count and a surface area.

How big are the fish stocked at Swift Reservoir?

Rainbow Trout stocked at Swift Reservoir average 10.9 in.

How do you get on Swift Reservoir?

Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. Shoreline access: Good. shore access is available along the campground and below Eagle Cliff Bridge.

Which lakes near Swift Reservoir were stocked more recently?

Swift Power Canal (5.8 mi), Lake Merwin (17 mi), Goose Lake (18.4 mi), and Council Lake (27.3 mi) were stocked more recently. Swift Power Canal is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Lake Merwin is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Goose Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Council Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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