Swanson Reservoir

, Nebraska

Swanson Reservoir peaks at 4,975 surface acres southwest of Trenton, Nebraska (Reclamation). Game and Parks lists trophy-size pike, walleye, crappie and white bass.

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Surface area4,975 acres

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Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Northern Pike●●●○○

Trophy-size

Walleye●●●○○

Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.

Crappie●●○○○

Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.

White Bass●●○○○

Schools chasing shad in open water, and spring river runs.

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Swanson Reservoir rampsRamp
Five ramps and five docks (Game and Parks).Directions ↗
More public accessPublic
See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Swanson Reservoir are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Nebraska Game and Parks Commission ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

Northern pike here reach trophy size.
Five ramps and docks give several launch choices.
Check Nebraska fishing guide for lake rules.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.