Swede
Carver County, Minnesota — DOW #10009500
73 Surveys
Invasive Species Alert
Swede has confirmed populations of:
- Eurasian watermilfoil
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432.83
Acres
12 ft
Max Depth
9
Fish Species
4
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Swede. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-08-09 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.9 | 0.11 lb | 12 |
| 2006-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.9 | 0.14 lb | 1 |
| 2011-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.9 | 0.19 lb | 1 |
| 2011-08-15 | Backpack electrofishing | 15.9 | — | — | 13 |
| 1996-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 75.1 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.9 | 0.08 lb | 676 |
| 1996-08-19 | Survey seining | 140.0 | — | — | 280 |
| 1996-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 31.7 (above normal) | 0.4 – 6.5 | 0.09 lb | 95 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-08-09 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.1 – 8.0 | 5.41 lb | 2 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-08-09 | Standard gill nets | 392.0 (above normal) | 1.4 – 13.8 | 0.03 lb | 784 |
| 2021-08-09 | Standard trap nets | 78.4 (above normal) | 1.2 – 20.5 | 0.06 lb | 706 |
| 2006-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 65.0 (above normal) | 1.4 – 13.8 | 0.12 lb | 130 |
| 2006-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 41.9 (above normal) | 1.2 – 20.5 | 0.14 lb | 335 |
| 2011-08-15 | Backpack electrofishing | 13.4 | — | — | 11 |
| 2011-08-15 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.9 | — | — | 9 |
| 2011-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 203.0 (above normal) | 1.4 – 13.8 | 0.25 lb | 406 |
| 2011-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 40.1 (above normal) | 1.2 – 20.5 | 0.34 lb | 361 |
| 1996-08-19 | Survey seining | 0.5 | — | 0.13 lb | 1 |
| 1996-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.4 – 13.8 | 0.09 lb | 1 |
| 1996-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 1.2 – 20.5 | 0.14 lb | 5 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-08-09 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (below normal) | 30.3 – 150.6 | 0.47 lb | 12 |
| 2021-08-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 11.5 – 132.6 | 0.56 lb | 6 |
| 2006-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 239.0 (above normal) | 30.3 – 150.6 | 0.32 lb | 478 |
| 2006-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 5.9 (below normal) | 11.5 – 132.6 | 0.34 lb | 47 |
| 2011-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 2.7 (below normal) | 11.5 – 132.6 | 0.65 lb | 24 |
| 2011-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 96.5 (normal) | 30.3 – 150.6 | 0.30 lb | 193 |
| 1996-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 52.2 (normal) | 11.5 – 132.6 | 0.34 lb | 470 |
| 1996-08-19 | Survey seining | 1.0 | — | — | 2 |
| 1996-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 281.0 (above normal) | 30.3 – 150.6 | 0.33 lb | 843 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-08-09 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 | — | 0.31 lb | 17 |
| 2006-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 0.34 lb | 3 |
| 2011-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.32 lb | 2 |
| 2011-08-15 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.2 | — | — | 1 |
| 1996-08-19 | Survey seining | 0.5 | — | — | 1 |
| 1996-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.25 lb | 3 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-08-09 | Standard trap nets | 64.3 (above normal) | 1.2 – 20.0 | 0.10 lb | 579 |
| 2021-08-09 | Standard gill nets | 29.5 | — | 0.16 lb | 59 |
| 2006-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 49.3 (above normal) | 1.2 – 20.0 | 0.15 lb | 394 |
| 2006-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 27.0 | — | 0.06 lb | 54 |
| 2011-08-15 | Backpack electrofishing | 17.1 | — | — | 14 |
| 2011-08-15 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.4 | — | — | 4 |
| 2011-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 18.1 (normal) | 1.2 – 20.0 | 0.31 lb | 163 |
| 1996-08-19 | Survey seining | 1.5 | — | — | 3 |
| 1996-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.2 – 20.0 | 0.22 lb | 2 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-08-09 | Standard trap nets | 24.9 (above normal) | 0.3 – 3.8 | 0.07 lb | 224 |
| 2021-08-09 | Standard gill nets | 85.5 (above normal) | 2.7 – 25.0 | 0.15 lb | 171 |
| 2006-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.8 | 0.40 lb | 7 |
| 2006-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 29.0 (above normal) | 2.7 – 25.0 | 0.22 lb | 58 |
| 2011-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 6.4 (above normal) | 0.3 – 3.8 | 0.21 lb | 58 |
| 2011-08-15 | Backpack electrofishing | 4.9 | — | — | 4 |
| 2011-08-15 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | — | 2 |
| 2011-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 21.5 (normal) | 2.7 – 25.0 | 0.15 lb | 43 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-08-09 | Standard trap nets | 8.4 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 0.94 lb | 76 |
| 2021-08-09 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.5 | 1.42 lb | 4 |
| 1996-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 2.14 lb | 1 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-08-09 | Standard gill nets | 55.5 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.6 | 0.05 lb | 111 |
| 2021-08-09 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 0.07 lb | 16 |
| 2006-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 11.5 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.6 | 0.10 lb | 23 |
| 2006-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 0.08 lb | 12 |
| 2011-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.6 | 0.09 lb | 1 |
| 2011-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 0.08 lb | 12 |
Common Carp
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-08-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 6.79 lb | 7 |
| 2006-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 10.8 (above normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 2.46 lb | 86 |
| 2011-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 3.6 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 3.83 lb | 32 |
| 2011-08-15 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.6 | 0.41 lb | 1 |
| 1996-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.6 | 1.51 lb | 1 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 4.9 | 0.67 lb | 1 |
| 1996-08-19 | Survey seining | 8.0 | — | — | 16 |
| 1996-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 | — | 0.04 lb | 4 |
| 1996-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 3.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 4.9 | 0.07 lb | 30 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 2.65 lb | 3 |
Fathead Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-08-19 | Survey seining | 1193.5 | — | 2387 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.0 | 2.25 lb | 1 |
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
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★ 3.9Old Carver Bait and Tackle
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★ 5All Seasons Sports
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★ 4.8Big B's Bait & Tackle
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Swede. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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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.