Big Swan Lake

Big Swan Lake

Size
645ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
Yes
Species in Big Swan Lake
Bluegill
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Crappie
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Northern pike
Perch
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Walleye
Walleye

Big Swan Lake Overview

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Fish Species

Bluegill
fish
3-9 in
Length Range
5 in
Length Range
2016
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2016
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
3.67
0Statewide Range19.48

Big Swan Lake Bluegill abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
Channel catfish
fish
13-28 in
Length Range
20 in
Length Range
2016
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2016
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
4.25
0Statewide Range11.84

Big Swan Lake Channel catfish abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
Crappie
fish
5-14 in
Length Range
8 in
Length Range
2016
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2016
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
10.79
0Statewide Range12.46

Big Swan Lake Crappie abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized crappie based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
202015
Largemouth bass
fish
10-18 in
Length Range
12 in
Length Range
2016
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2016
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
0.5
0Statewide Range3.68

Big Swan Lake Largemouth bass abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
Northern pike
fish
16-33 in
Length Range
22 in
Length Range
2016
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2016
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
6.33
0Statewide Range19.6

Big Swan Lake Northern pike abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
Perch
fish
5-9 in
Length Range
7 in
Length Range
2016
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2016
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
3.5
0Statewide Range43.55

Big Swan Lake Perch abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
Pumpkinseed
fish
4-8 in
Length Range
6 in
Length Range
2016
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2016
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
Smallmouth bass
fish
9-20 in
Length Range
13 in
Length Range
2016
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2016
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
0.58
0Statewide Range3.35

Big Swan Lake Smallmouth bass abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
Walleye
fish
12-26 in
Length Range
17 in
Length Range
2016
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
High
2016
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
14
0Statewide Range16.93

Big Swan Lake Walleye abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths