Swamp
Cook County, Minnesota — DOW #16021500
18 Surveys
181.37
Acres
10 ft
Max Depth
5
Fish Species
10
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Swamp. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-08-30 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (below normal) | 3.0 – 9.0 | 1.85 lb | 7 |
| 1988-09-06 | Standard gill nets | 10.0 (above normal) | 3.0 – 9.0 | 3.14 lb | 30 |
| 1984-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (normal) | 3.0 – 9.0 | 1.61 lb | 18 |
| 2022-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (below normal) | 3.0 – 9.0 | 2.76 lb | 3 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-08-30 | Standard gill nets | 18.3 (above normal) | 2.3 – 9.6 | 1.69 lb | 73 |
| 1988-09-06 | Standard gill nets | 14.0 (above normal) | 2.3 – 9.6 | 2.05 lb | 42 |
| 1984-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 13.7 (above normal) | 2.3 – 9.6 | 1.45 lb | 41 |
| 2022-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 32.5 (above normal) | 2.3 – 9.6 | 1.62 lb | 65 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-08-30 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (below normal) | 3.3 – 18.3 | 0.20 lb | 13 |
| 1988-09-06 | Standard gill nets | 17.3 (normal) | 3.3 – 18.3 | 0.18 lb | 52 |
| 1984-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 15.7 (normal) | 3.3 – 18.3 | 0.22 lb | 47 |
| 2022-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 11.5 (normal) | 3.3 – 18.3 | 0.12 lb | 23 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-08-30 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (below normal) | 5.3 – 22.1 | 2.13 lb | 7 |
| 1988-09-06 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (below normal) | 5.3 – 22.1 | 1.78 lb | 8 |
| 1984-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (below normal) | 5.3 – 22.1 | 1.96 lb | 10 |
| 2022-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 5.3 – 22.1 | 3.04 lb | 2 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-09-06 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 | — | 0.14 lb | 10 |
| 2022-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 | — | 0.07 lb | 3 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Bear Track Outfitting Co.
Grand Marais, MN
★ 3.3Buck's Hardware
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.5Clearwater BWCA Outfitters
Grand Marais, MN
★ 5Hungry Jack Canoe Outfitters
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.7Lake Superior Trading Post
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.6Moose Tracks
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.5Northern Goods
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.7The Fisherman's Daughter at Dockside Fish Market
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.7Nearby Marinas
Resorts & Lodges Near Swamp
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Swamp. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Swamp
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Plan Your Trip to Swamp
- Weather forecast for Swamp — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 48.0291°N, 90.4821°W — Get Directions
- View on MN DNR LakeFinder for the latest survey data and lake info
- Review Minnesota fishing regulations for season dates and limits
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for ages 16+ — buy online at dnr.state.mn.us
Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.