Swan
Cook County, Minnesota — DOW #16026800
18 Surveys
198.98
Acres
122 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 Swan. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
LKW
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-14 | Deep gill nets | 6.8 | — | 1.81 lb | 27 |
| 2014-07-14 | Shallow gill nets | 12.3 | — | 1.53 lb | 49 |
| 1998-08-31 | Deep gill nets | 18.3 | — | 1.34 lb | 55 |
| 1998-08-31 | Shallow gill nets | 2.0 | — | 1.18 lb | 6 |
| 1973-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 6.2 (normal) | 1.6 – 15.5 | 1.07 lb | 37 |
| 1990-09-10 | Standard gill nets | 12.3 (normal) | 1.6 – 15.5 | 1.79 lb | 74 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-14 | Shallow gill nets | 0.3 | — | 2.22 lb | 1 |
| 1998-08-31 | Shallow gill nets | 0.7 | — | 2.52 lb | 2 |
| 1990-09-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 1.58 lb | 4 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-14 | Shallow gill nets | 2.3 | — | 2.81 lb | 9 |
| 1998-08-31 | Shallow gill nets | 1.3 | — | 2.16 lb | 4 |
| 1973-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | 1.72 lb | 6 |
| 1990-09-10 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | 1.67 lb | 6 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-08-31 | Shallow gill nets | 0.3 | — | 3.53 lb | 1 |
| 1973-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.6 – 2.4 | 5.50 lb | 4 |
| 1990-09-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.6 – 2.4 | 1.91 lb | 4 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-08-31 | Shallow gill nets | 2.3 | — | 2.53 lb | 7 |
| 1990-09-10 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 2.54 lb | 12 |
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 Swan
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Swan. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Swan
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Plan Your Trip to Swan
- Weather forecast for Swan — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.9534°N, 90.5269°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.