Swan Lake
Swan Lake is a 407 acre lake in Columbia County between Portage and Pardeeville. It has a deep central trench with shallow flats along the edges and is known for walleye and panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Good numbers of 15 inch and larger fish in the 2018 survey
Northern Pike
Numbers have been rising
Largemouth Bass
Balanced population with good growth
Bluegill
Abundant
Crappie
Abundant
Yellow Perch
Abundant
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Swan Lake public landingRampWDNR boat landing on the south shoreDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Swan Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- M&M Tackle It Bait ShopNearby2830 New Pinery Road, Suite 12, Portage, WI 53901(608) 683-2006Directions ↗
Local tips
- Work the shallow flats near the edge of the drop-off for bass and pike.
- Fish the deep trench edges for walleye at dusk.
- Water is turbid in summer, so use bright or noisy baits.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.