Swamp

Lake County

Near Isabella

DOW: 38028500

Yellow PerchGood · 55Northern PikeAverage · 33

A 32-acre lake near Isabella in Lake County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 2005.

Fish Species (3)

Yellow Perch

Good · 55

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 2005

Last surveyed 2005 — treat with caution

Avg Size

7.3"

Avg Weight

0.28 lbs

Catch rate: 21.0 per gill net · typical 2–15 for a lake like this

Size of catchable yellow perch5% keeper-size (9"+)

5–8" · 95%Largest sampled 9"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 11, 2005	21.00	7.3"	0.28 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 19, 1985	29.00	-	0.16 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Average · 33

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 2005

Last surveyed 2005 — treat with caution

Avg Size

13.0"

Avg Weight

0.48 lbs

Catch rate: 31.0 per gill net · typical 4–15 for a lake like this

Size of catchable northern pike0% keeper-size (24"+)

14–23" · 100%Largest sampled 18"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 11, 2005	31.00	13.0"	0.48 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 19, 1985	4.00	-	0.50 lbs	Standard gill nets

Other species in this lake (1)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

White Sucker

Average · 47

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 2005

Last surveyed 2005 — treat with caution

Avg Size

12.8"

Avg Weight

0.92 lbs

Catch rate: 5.0 per gill net · typical 3–23 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 11, 2005	5.00	12.8"	0.92 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 19, 1985	1.00	-	0.40 lbs	Standard gill nets

Biologist Notes

July 11, 2005Swamp Lake is a small, very shallow body of water that supports a natural population of northern pike, yellow perch and white sucker. The maximum dept…

Swamp Lake is a small, very shallow body of water that supports a natural population of northern pike, yellow perch and white sucker. The maximum depth is less than three feet. Northern pike were sampled in fairly high numbers in 2005; however, the fish were very small, averaging only 0.5 lb/fish. The largest northern pike sampled was 1.25 lb and was the only fish larger than 1.0 lb collected.Yellow perch were sampled in relatively high numbers and the catch included a number of fish between 8.0 and 9.0 inches. Yellow perch larger than 9.0 inches are uncommon in this lake.

July 19, 1985This assessment was misidentified as Foolhen Lake (380062) population assessment. Foolhen Lake is actually upstream from the access road.Northern Pike…

This assessment was misidentified as Foolhen Lake (380062) population assessment. Foolhen Lake is actually upstream from the access road.Northern Pike were caught in numbers equal to the area average in one gill net set. Yellow Perch caught at 1.7 times the area average in one gill net set. One White Sucker sampled in one gill net set; less than 10% of the area average.Fluctuation in water levels likely do to beaver activity on the inlet and outlet.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Swamp?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Yellow Perch and Northern Pike in Swamp. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Swamp?

Minnesota DNR records list public access for Swamp. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for the launch type and directions before you go.

How deep is Swamp?

Swamp has a maximum depth of 2.4 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Swamp last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Swamp is from 2005. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.