Swift Reservoir

Skamania County, Washington

WDFW lists Swift Reservoir in Skamania County at about 4,585 acres. Rainbow trout are among the species anglers can catch, and bull trout must be released.

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Surface area4,585 acres

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Species

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Rainbow Trout●●●○○

Boat launches

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

Swift Forest Camp launchPublic
PacifiCorp public launch with two concrete ramps; weekend launch fee; water can drop below the end of the ramp during drawdown (PacifiCorp level line 800-547-1501)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 Swift Reservoir are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (2026-27 pamphlet on eRegulations) ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (2026-27 pamphlet on eRegulations) before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

Check reservoir level before launching; drawdown can leave the ramp dry.
Release all bull trout and Dolly Varden.

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