Swenson
Big Stone County, Minnesota — DOW #06010300
14 Surveys
204.17
Acres
5
Fish Species
0
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Swenson. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
OSS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-07-08 | 1/4-in trap nets | 3199.5 | — | — | 19197 |
| 2013-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 28.9 | — | 0.01 lb | 289 |
| 2013-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 | — | 0.05 lb | 3 |
Fathead Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-07-08 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1558.3 | — | 9350 |
| 2001-08-01 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1955.7 | — | 11734 |
BST
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-07-08 | 1/4-in trap nets | 27.5 | — | 165 |
| 2001-08-01 | 1/4-in trap nets | 42.0 | — | 252 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 25.0 | — | 0.19 lb | 100 |
| 2013-07-08 | 1/4-in trap nets | 26.2 | — | — | 157 |
| 2013-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 40.2 | — | 0.06 lb | 402 |
| 2001-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 35.3 | — | 0.35 lb | 141 |
| 2001-08-01 | 1/4-in trap nets | 834.3 | — | — | 5006 |
| 2001-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 12.8 | — | 0.26 lb | 128 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 | — | 1.54 lb | 11 |
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Swenson. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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- 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.