Minnesota Fishing Guide

Swan

Otter Tail County, Minnesota — DOW #56078100

259 Surveys

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Swan has confirmed populations of:

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748.9
Acres
44 ft
Max Depth
13 ft
Mean Depth
16
Fish Species
8
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DNR Fish Surveys

Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Swan. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2013-07-08 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 2.8 0.89 lb 7
2013-07-08 Standard gill nets 8.0 (normal) 0.6 – 9.5 0.97 lb 72
2022-07-05 Standard gill nets 1.3 (normal) 0.6 – 9.5 0.41 lb 12
1984-07-23 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.8 1.95 lb 2
1984-07-23 Standard gill nets 1.2 (normal) 0.6 – 9.5 2.07 lb 6
2009-07-27 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 2.8 0.46 lb 4
2009-07-27 Standard gill nets 7.8 (normal) 0.6 – 9.5 0.71 lb 93
2005-08-15 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.8 0.64 lb 1
2005-08-15 Standard gill nets 10.5 (above normal) 0.6 – 9.5 1.24 lb 126
1989-07-26 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.8 0.60 lb 1
1989-07-26 Standard gill nets 3.0 (normal) 0.6 – 9.5 0.72 lb 12
2017-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.8 0.18 lb 1
2017-07-05 Standard gill nets 1.1 (normal) 0.6 – 9.5 1.02 lb 10
2001-07-23 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 2.8 0.43 lb 5
2001-07-23 Standard gill nets 35.6 (above normal) 0.6 – 9.5 0.50 lb 427

Brown Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2013-07-08 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.5 1.63 lb 2
2013-07-08 Standard gill nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 2.2 0.95 lb 6
2022-07-05 Standard gill nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 2.2 0.90 lb 6
1984-07-23 Standard gill nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 2.2 1.85 lb 2
2009-07-27 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.2 1.59 lb 1
2005-08-15 Standard gill nets 1.5 (normal) 0.3 – 2.2 1.30 lb 18
1989-07-26 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.5 0.40 lb 3
1989-07-26 Standard gill nets 4.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 2.2 1.16 lb 17
2017-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.5 0.68 lb 4
2017-07-05 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 2.2 1.47 lb 3
2001-07-23 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.5 1.60 lb 2
2001-07-23 Standard gill nets 3.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 2.2 1.14 lb 39

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2013-07-08 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.11 lb 4
2013-07-08 Standard gill nets 4.6 (normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.07 lb 41
2019-07-01 50-ft beach seine 4.4 — — 31
2019-07-01 15-ft beach seine 0.7 — — 5
2022-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.11 lb 2
2022-07-05 Standard gill nets 14.7 (normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.08 lb 132
1984-07-23 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.30 lb 1
1984-07-23 Standard gill nets 1.2 (below normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.25 lb 6
2009-07-27 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.08 lb 4
2009-07-27 Standard gill nets 5.2 (normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.10 lb 62
2005-08-15 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.07 lb 1
2005-08-15 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.07 lb 1
1989-07-26 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.25 lb 2
1989-07-26 Standard gill nets 10.0 (normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.16 lb 40
2017-07-05 Standard trap nets 3.1 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.08 lb 37
2017-07-05 Standard gill nets 8.2 (normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.10 lb 74
2001-07-23 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.05 lb 1
2001-07-23 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.19 lb 1

Green Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2013-07-08 Standard trap nets 0.2 (normal) 0.2 – 0.9 0.03 lb 2
2019-07-01 15-ft beach seine 1.7 — — 12
2019-07-01 Backpack electrofishing 133.2 — — 165
2019-07-01 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — — 1
2022-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.9 0.06 lb 2
2009-07-27 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.9 0.07 lb 1
2017-07-05 Standard trap nets 1.8 (above normal) 0.2 – 0.9 0.03 lb 21

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2013-07-08 Standard gill nets 3.6 (normal) 0.9 – 10.0 0.73 lb 32
2013-07-08 Standard trap nets 3.6 (normal) 1.5 – 7.7 0.74 lb 32
2019-07-01 Backpack electrofishing 2.4 — — 3
2022-07-05 Standard gill nets 1.1 (normal) 0.9 – 10.0 0.54 lb 10
2022-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 1.5 – 7.7 0.83 lb 2
1984-07-23 Standard gill nets 26.2 (above normal) 0.9 – 10.0 0.69 lb 131
1984-07-23 Standard trap nets 7.1 (normal) 1.5 – 7.7 0.79 lb 71
2009-07-27 Standard gill nets 2.8 (normal) 0.9 – 10.0 0.58 lb 34
2009-07-27 Standard trap nets 1.5 (normal) 1.5 – 7.7 0.66 lb 18
2005-08-15 Standard gill nets 13.3 (above normal) 0.9 – 10.0 0.79 lb 159
2005-08-15 Standard trap nets 3.8 (normal) 1.5 – 7.7 0.77 lb 46
1989-07-26 Standard gill nets 32.8 (above normal) 0.9 – 10.0 0.41 lb 131
1989-07-26 Standard trap nets 9.6 (above normal) 1.5 – 7.7 0.36 lb 67
2017-07-05 Standard gill nets 0.7 (below normal) 0.9 – 10.0 1.02 lb 6
2017-07-05 Standard trap nets 1.8 (normal) 1.5 – 7.7 0.83 lb 21
2001-07-23 Standard gill nets 12.2 (above normal) 0.9 – 10.0 0.52 lb 146
2001-07-23 Standard trap nets 1.8 (normal) 1.5 – 7.7 0.55 lb 20

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2013-07-08 Standard gill nets 25.0 (above normal) 3.1 – 8.5 1.90 lb 225
2013-07-08 Standard trap nets 0.6 — 2.94 lb 5
2019-07-01 50-ft beach seine 1.3 — — 9
2019-07-01 15-ft beach seine 1.6 — — 11
2019-07-01 Backpack electrofishing 1.6 — — 2
2022-07-05 Standard gill nets 9.3 (above normal) 3.1 – 8.5 2.34 lb 84
2022-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.6 — 2.11 lb 6
1984-07-23 Standard gill nets 9.2 (above normal) 3.1 – 8.5 1.63 lb 46
1984-07-23 Standard trap nets 1.3 — 0.95 lb 13
2009-07-27 Standard gill nets 5.0 (normal) 3.1 – 8.5 2.25 lb 60
2009-07-27 Standard trap nets 0.8 — 1.78 lb 10
2005-08-15 Standard gill nets 5.3 (normal) 3.1 – 8.5 1.38 lb 64
2005-08-15 Standard trap nets 1.3 — 1.40 lb 15
1989-07-26 Standard gill nets 12.5 (above normal) 3.1 – 8.5 1.35 lb 50
1989-07-26 Standard trap nets 1.6 — 0.67 lb 11
2017-07-05 Standard gill nets 12.1 (above normal) 3.1 – 8.5 2.73 lb 109
2017-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.7 — 3.55 lb 8
2001-07-23 Standard gill nets 9.3 (above normal) 3.1 – 8.5 1.33 lb 112
2001-07-23 Standard trap nets 1.3 — 1.08 lb 14

Common Carp

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2013-07-08 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.7 11.30 lb 1
2013-07-08 Standard trap nets 1.7 (above normal) 0.2 – 1.1 7.90 lb 15
2022-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.1 11.85 lb 1
2009-07-27 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 1.7 6.42 lb 3
2009-07-27 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.2 – 1.1 6.52 lb 9
2005-08-15 Standard gill nets 0.4 (normal) 0.2 – 1.7 1.04 lb 5
2005-08-15 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.2 – 1.1 2.54 lb 8
2017-07-05 Standard gill nets 0.2 (normal) 0.2 – 1.7 7.80 lb 2
2017-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.1 9.13 lb 1
2001-07-23 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.7 0.82 lb 1
2001-07-23 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.2 – 1.1 2.97 lb 5

Rock Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2013-07-08 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.0 0.31 lb 2
2013-07-08 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.6 – 2.5 0.33 lb 6
2019-07-01 Backpack electrofishing 3.2 — — 4
2022-07-05 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 2.0 0.24 lb 3
2022-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.6 – 2.5 0.38 lb 3
1984-07-23 Standard gill nets 1.8 (normal) 0.3 – 2.0 0.48 lb 9
1984-07-23 Standard trap nets 2.9 (above normal) 0.6 – 2.5 0.38 lb 29
1989-07-26 Standard gill nets 2.5 (above normal) 0.3 – 2.0 0.33 lb 10
1989-07-26 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.6 – 2.5 0.26 lb 5
2017-07-05 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.0 0.11 lb 1
2017-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.6 – 2.5 0.35 lb 3
2001-07-23 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 2.0 0.46 lb 7
2001-07-23 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.6 – 2.5 0.38 lb 7

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2013-07-08 Standard electrofishing 114.1 — 1.86 lb 41
2013-07-08 Standard gill nets 1.1 (normal) 0.3 – 1.2 1.55 lb 10
2013-07-08 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 1.41 lb 3
2019-07-01 50-ft beach seine 6.0 — — 42
2019-07-01 15-ft beach seine 24.1 — — 169
2019-07-01 Backpack electrofishing 0.8 — — 1
2022-07-05 Standard electrofishing 236.4 — 1.83 lb 61
2022-07-05 Standard gill nets 1.1 (normal) 0.3 – 1.2 1.68 lb 10
2022-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.1 1.37 lb 1
1984-07-23 Standard gill nets 1.4 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.89 lb 7
1984-07-23 Standard trap nets 2.0 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.1 0.51 lb 20
2009-07-27 Standard gill nets 2.1 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.2 1.78 lb 25
2009-07-27 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.1 0.28 lb 1
2005-08-15 Standard electrofishing 88.9 — 0.88 lb 66
2005-08-15 Standard gill nets 3.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.2 1.13 lb 40
2005-08-15 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 0.39 lb 9
1989-07-26 Standard gill nets 11.0 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.82 lb 44
1989-07-26 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 0.17 lb 6
2017-07-05 Standard electrofishing 106.4 — 0.88 lb 54
2017-07-05 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.78 lb 1
2017-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 0.50 lb 10
2001-07-23 Standard electrofishing 117.4 — 0.71 lb 127
2001-07-23 Standard gill nets 4.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.85 lb 57
2001-07-23 Special trap nets 4.6 — 1.80 lb 37
2001-07-23 Standard trap nets 1.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.1 0.74 lb 20

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2013-07-08 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 0.20 lb 3
2013-07-08 Standard trap nets 7.6 — 0.27 lb 68
2019-07-01 Backpack electrofishing 27.4 — — 34
2019-07-01 50-ft beach seine 1.0 — — 7
2019-07-01 15-ft beach seine 7.9 — — 55
2022-07-05 Standard trap nets 4.8 — 0.11 lb 53
2009-07-27 Standard gill nets 0.2 — 0.40 lb 2
2009-07-27 Standard trap nets 0.5 — 0.25 lb 6
2005-08-15 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 0.22 lb 1
2005-08-15 Standard trap nets 1.9 — 0.20 lb 23
2017-07-05 Standard trap nets 4.4 — 0.13 lb 53
2001-07-23 Standard gill nets 0.2 — 0.24 lb 2
2001-07-23 Standard trap nets 2.5 — 0.21 lb 28

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2013-07-08 Standard gill nets 4.8 (normal) 1.3 – 5.5 2.73 lb 43
2013-07-08 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 3.92 lb 6
2022-07-05 Standard gill nets 4.6 (normal) 1.3 – 5.5 2.00 lb 41
2022-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 2.48 lb 4
1984-07-23 Standard gill nets 11.6 (above normal) 1.3 – 5.5 1.91 lb 58
1984-07-23 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 4.45 lb 4
2009-07-27 Standard gill nets 4.8 (normal) 1.3 – 5.5 1.79 lb 57
2009-07-27 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.7 2.74 lb 2
2005-08-15 Standard gill nets 1.9 (normal) 1.3 – 5.5 1.22 lb 23
2005-08-15 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 3.17 lb 3
1989-07-26 Standard gill nets 6.3 (above normal) 1.3 – 5.5 2.17 lb 25
1989-07-26 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.7 0.50 lb 1
2017-07-05 Standard gill nets 2.8 (normal) 1.3 – 5.5 3.21 lb 25
2017-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 2.71 lb 4
2001-07-23 Standard gill nets 3.4 (normal) 1.3 – 5.5 1.59 lb 41
2001-07-23 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 2.97 lb 5

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2013-07-08 Standard gill nets 6.9 — 0.11 lb 62
2013-07-08 Standard trap nets 66.2 (above normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.05 lb 596
2019-07-01 Backpack electrofishing 9.7 — — 12
2019-07-01 50-ft beach seine 26.1 — — 183
2019-07-01 15-ft beach seine 26.6 — — 186
2022-07-05 Standard gill nets 4.4 — 0.07 lb 40
2022-07-05 Standard trap nets 49.5 (above normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.03 lb 545
1984-07-23 Standard gill nets 11.4 — 0.23 lb 57
1984-07-23 Standard trap nets 69.3 (above normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.20 lb 693
2009-07-27 Standard gill nets 1.3 — 0.07 lb 16
2009-07-27 Standard trap nets 31.8 (normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.04 lb 381
2005-08-15 Standard gill nets 2.8 — 0.09 lb 33
2005-08-15 Standard trap nets 28.2 (normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.07 lb 338
1989-07-26 Standard gill nets 22.5 — 0.16 lb 90
1989-07-26 Standard trap nets 69.3 (above normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.11 lb 485
2017-07-05 Standard gill nets 1.9 — 0.06 lb 17
2017-07-05 Standard trap nets 102.3 (above normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.02 lb 1227
2001-07-23 Standard gill nets 2.2 — 0.11 lb 26
2001-07-23 Standard trap nets 20.2 (normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.19 lb 222

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2013-07-08 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 0.24 lb 3
2013-07-08 Standard trap nets 1.3 (below normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.14 lb 12
2019-07-01 50-ft beach seine 0.4 — — 3
2019-07-01 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 2
2022-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.06 lb 4
1984-07-23 Standard gill nets 0.6 — 0.13 lb 3
1984-07-23 Standard trap nets 1.2 (below normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.21 lb 12
2009-07-27 Standard trap nets 1.4 (below normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.11 lb 17
2005-08-15 Standard trap nets 0.8 (below normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.13 lb 10
1989-07-26 Standard gill nets 2.0 — 0.16 lb 8
1989-07-26 Standard trap nets 3.6 (normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.12 lb 25
2017-07-05 Standard trap nets 3.3 (normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.09 lb 39
2001-07-23 Standard gill nets 0.4 — 0.18 lb 5
2001-07-23 Standard trap nets 1.8 (normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.17 lb 20

Bowfin

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2013-07-08 Standard gill nets 0.1 (normal) 0.1 – 0.4 3.53 lb 1
2013-07-08 Standard trap nets 1.6 (above normal) 0.4 – 1.0 4.32 lb 14
1984-07-23 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.4 – 1.0 3.88 lb 6
2009-07-27 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.1 – 0.4 3.66 lb 3
2009-07-27 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.0 3.53 lb 1
2005-08-15 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.1 – 0.4 3.80 lb 1
2005-08-15 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.4 – 1.0 3.98 lb 5
1989-07-26 Standard gill nets 0.8 (above normal) 0.1 – 0.4 3.67 lb 3
1989-07-26 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.4 – 1.0 1.07 lb 4
2017-07-05 Standard gill nets 0.1 (normal) 0.1 – 0.4 2.81 lb 1
2017-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.4 – 1.0 3.88 lb 11
2001-07-23 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.1 – 0.4 3.18 lb 4
2001-07-23 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.4 – 1.0 3.48 lb 10

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2013-07-08 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.5 2.65 lb 4
2022-07-05 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.5 – 3.5 2.74 lb 9
1984-07-23 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.5 – 3.5 1.70 lb 3
2009-07-27 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.5 2.45 lb 1
2005-08-15 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.0 4.19 lb 1
1989-07-26 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.5 3.20 lb 1
2017-07-05 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.5 – 3.5 1.67 lb 9
2001-07-23 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.5 2.02 lb 2

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2013-07-08 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.87 lb 4
2013-07-08 Special trap nets 7.5 — 0.61 lb 75
2013-07-08 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.7 – 3.2 0.55 lb 9
2022-07-05 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.05 lb 4
2022-07-05 Special trap nets 3.6 — 0.50 lb 29
2022-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.2 0.25 lb 3
1984-07-23 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 0.7 – 3.2 0.65 lb 13
2009-07-27 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.05 lb 4
2009-07-27 Standard trap nets 0.5 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.2 0.38 lb 6
2005-08-15 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.46 lb 5
2005-08-15 Standard trap nets 1.1 (normal) 0.7 – 3.2 0.50 lb 13
1989-07-26 Standard gill nets 1.5 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.43 lb 6
1989-07-26 Standard trap nets 1.9 (normal) 0.7 – 3.2 0.42 lb 13
2017-07-05 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.90 lb 2
2017-07-05 Special trap nets 5.7 — 0.60 lb 136
2017-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.7 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.2 0.31 lb 8
2001-07-23 Special trap nets 7.1 — 0.70 lb 57
2001-07-23 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.7 – 3.2 0.72 lb 8

Iowa Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2019-07-01 15-ft beach seine 0.6 — 4
2019-07-01 Backpack electrofishing 1.6 — 2
2019-07-01 50-ft beach seine 1.4 — 10

BCS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2019-07-01 Backpack electrofishing 1.6 — 2
2019-07-01 50-ft beach seine 24.3 — 170
2019-07-01 15-ft beach seine 1.4 — 10

Bluntnose Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2019-07-01 15-ft beach seine 4.3 — 30
2019-07-01 Backpack electrofishing 8.9 — 11
2019-07-01 50-ft beach seine 6.9 — 48

Golden Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2019-07-01 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — 2
2022-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.1 – 0.7 1

BKF

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2019-07-01 15-ft beach seine 3.1 — 22
2019-07-01 50-ft beach seine 9.1 — 64

PGS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2019-07-01 Backpack electrofishing 0.8 — 1
2019-07-01 50-ft beach seine 45.9 — 321
2019-07-01 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — 2

BST

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2019-07-01 15-ft beach seine 0.1 — 1

LED

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2019-07-01 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — 1

BNS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2019-07-01 50-ft beach seine 1.1 — 8

Smallmouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2009-07-27 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.0 4.38 lb 1
2001-07-23 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.0 2.70 lb 1

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Map & Directions

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Nearby Bait & Tackle

Ben's Bait Shop

Battle Lake, MN

(218) 864-5596

★ 4.6

Carr's Lake Country Super Market

Ottertail, MN

(218) 367-2550

★ 4.4

Dunham's Sports

Fergus Falls, MN

(218) 739-5708

★ 4.1

Elizabeth General Store

Elizabeth, MN

(218) 739-2132

★ 4.3

Flagman Products

Fergus Falls, MN

(218) 671-2640

JK-Outdoors

Fergus Falls, MN

(218) 739-5299

★ 5

Lakeland General Store

Pelican Rapids, MN

(218) 863-5703

★ 4.8

Lakes Community Coop - Ottertail Oasis

Ottertail, MN

(218) 367-3626

★ 4

Nearby Marinas

265th St. RV & Boat Storage

Henning, MN

(218) 210-8874

★ 4.8

Advanced Docks & Lifts

Battle Lake, MN

(218) 495-2811

★ 4.3

Aqua Marine & Storage

Dent, MN

(218) 457-2325

★ 4.9

Ark & Spark

Underwood, MN

(218) 864-5969

★ 4.6

Battle Lake Boat Works

Battle Lake, MN

(218) 864-5567

★ 3.8

Delagoon Park

Fergus Falls, MN

★ 4.4

Resorts & Lodges Near Swan

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Legacy Lakeside Resort & Event Center
Fishing Resort Clitherall

(218) 321-3150
MN Tru North
Fishing Resort Perham

(218) 346-5253
Paul Lake Resort
Fishing Resort Perham

(218) 234-9001
Shoreside at Rush
Fishing Resort Ottertail

(218) 234-2319

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Fish Species

Species known to inhabit Swan. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Black BullheadBlack CrappieBluegillBowfin (Dogfish)Brown BullheadCommon CarpGreen SunfishHybrid SunfishLargemouth BassNorthern PikePumpkinseedRock BassWalleyeWhite SuckerYellow BullheadYellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Swan

Gene's Sport Shop
Fishing Guide

(218) 346-3355
Lock Jaw Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(218) 640-0158
Minnesota Experience
Fishing Guide

(218) 770-8032
North Country Bowfishing
Fishing Guide
Pit Properties LLC
Fishing Guide

(218) 205-5358
RED HOOKS FISHING ADVENTURES
Red Hooks Fishing Adventures
Fishing Guide

(218) 370-9006

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240.56 acres

Alice

46.96 acres

Anderson

88.82 acres

Anna

598.19 acres

Annie Battle

354.4 acres

Bass

33.86 acres

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Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.