Swamp River Reservoir
Cook County, Minnesota — DOW #16090100
35 Surveys
164.63
Acres
10 ft
Max Depth
4
Fish Species
10
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Swamp River Reservoir. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.9 | 0.39 lb | 10 |
| 1998-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 5.3 (normal) | 2.0 – 16.0 | 0.55 lb | 21 |
| 1990-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 1.0 – 5.9 | 0.17 lb | 2 |
| 1990-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (normal) | 2.0 – 16.0 | 0.27 lb | 11 |
| 1986-04-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.0 – 5.9 | 0.25 lb | 1 |
| 2013-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (below normal) | 2.0 – 16.0 | 0.46 lb | 7 |
| 2013-07-01 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.5 | — | 0.02 lb | 3 |
| 2003-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.0 – 5.9 | 0.48 lb | 3 |
| 2003-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 4.8 (normal) | 2.0 – 16.0 | 0.56 lb | 19 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-07-07 | 1/4-in trap nets | 3.8 | — | 1.84 lb | 23 |
| 1998-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 12.3 (above normal) | 1.2 – 6.1 | 1.73 lb | 74 |
| 1998-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (below normal) | 4.0 – 14.5 | 1.60 lb | 14 |
| 1990-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 10.0 (above normal) | 1.2 – 6.1 | 1.83 lb | 50 |
| 1990-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 4.0 – 14.5 | 2.03 lb | 16 |
| 1986-04-23 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 1.2 – 6.1 | 1.00 lb | 6 |
| 1983-08-08 | Standard trap nets | 3.0 (normal) | 1.2 – 6.1 | 2.43 lb | 12 |
| 1983-08-08 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 4.0 – 14.5 | 2.43 lb | 16 |
| 2013-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.2 – 6.1 | 1.00 lb | 1 |
| 2013-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 4.0 – 14.5 | 1.06 lb | 4 |
| 2003-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 4.7 (normal) | 1.2 – 6.1 | 1.61 lb | 28 |
| 2003-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 4.0 – 14.5 | 1.39 lb | 16 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 15.5 (above normal) | 2.8 – 8.5 | 0.82 lb | 62 |
| 1998-07-07 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.8 | — | 0.43 lb | 5 |
| 1998-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 3.3 | — | 0.83 lb | 20 |
| 1990-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 6.3 (normal) | 2.8 – 8.5 | 0.70 lb | 25 |
| 1990-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 | — | 0.65 lb | 11 |
| 1986-04-23 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 | — | 0.97 lb | 9 |
| 1983-08-08 | Standard gill nets | 12.0 (above normal) | 2.8 – 8.5 | 0.99 lb | 48 |
| 1983-08-08 | Standard trap nets | 5.8 | — | 0.99 lb | 23 |
| 2013-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 12.5 (above normal) | 2.8 – 8.5 | 1.10 lb | 50 |
| 2013-07-01 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.2 | — | 0.16 lb | 7 |
| 2013-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 | — | 0.89 lb | 10 |
| 2003-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 (normal) | 2.8 – 8.5 | 0.95 lb | 17 |
| 2003-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 | — | 0.82 lb | 14 |
Burbot
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.39 lb | 1 |
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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
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Swamp River Reservoir. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Swamp River Reservoir
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- 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.