Minnesota · DNR survey data
Swenson Lake
Swenson Lake covers 108 acres in Kandiyohi County, running to 14 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2024. The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for this lake, so there is no depth map here, just the survey record: what the nets held and how big it ran.
DNR survey data
Fish species
WalleyeStocked · 2025Present, stocked0.3per seine haul12"Typical21"Biggest
Lengths measured · 167 fish
Recent · 2023 + 2023 + 2024Lengths measured · 95 fish
2024Lengths measured · 61 fish
2023Lengths measured · 11 fish
2023Lengths measured · 14 fish
2019BluegillStocked · 2023Just a few1.8per trap net8"Typical9"Biggest
Lengths measured · 32 fish
Recent · 2023 + 2024Lengths measured · 18 fish
2024Lengths measured · 14 fish
2023Lengths measured · 24 fish
2019Lengths measured · 87 fish
2015CrappieStocked · 2023Just a few1.5per trap net12"Typical13"Biggest
Lengths measured · 20 fish
Recent · 2023 + 2024Lengths measured · 15 fish
2024Lengths measured · 5 fish
2023Only 5 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 21 fish
2019Lengths measured · 17 fish
2015Rates come from standard DNR survey gear (gill nets, trap nets, electrofishing), judged against statewide benchmarks for the same gear — which is why the same number of fish per net can read differently for two species. Where the standard gear can't count a species reliably, the page shows presence and size only. Typical is the middle fish of those measured. Open a row for the full length spread, survey by survey. You can read every number on this page without an app or an account.
DNR stocking records
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Stocked |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Walleye | 51,135 fry |
| 2024 | Walleye | 50,967 fry |
| 2023 | Black Crappie | 24 adults |
| 2023 | Bluegill Sunfish | 140 adults |
| 2023 | Largemouth Bass | 126 fingerlings |
| 2023 | Walleye | 50,842 fry |
| 2022 | Yellow Perch | 2,702 adults |
| 2021 | Walleye | 105,525 fry |
| 2021 | Yellow Perch | 5,417 yearlings |
| 2018 | Walleye | 100,000 fry |
| 2016 | Walleye | 27,014 |
Recent reports
Swenson Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Swenson Lake from guides, tournaments and regular anglers. Anything posted in the last two weeks also bumps the matching spots on the live map, so you'll see a "matches a recent report" tag on them.
Public water access
Getting on the water
- Swenson Lake (trailer launch)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Norway Lake · 2,339 ac · 3.7 mi
- Florida Lake · 705 ac · 4.1 mi
- Middle Lake · 369 ac · 4.3 mi
- Games Lake · 527 ac · 4.9 mi
- Andrew Lake · 759 ac · 5.5 mi
- East Solomon Lake · 658 ac · 6.4 mi
- Long Lake · 1,573 ac · 6.8 mi
- Ringo Lake · 735 ac · 6.8 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Swenson Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Swenson Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Swenson Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2024) recorded walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch.
Does Swenson Lake have a public access?
Yes. Swenson Lake has one public access site: Swenson Lake (trailer launch).
Is Swenson Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2025; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2016.
When was Swenson Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Swenson Lake in 2024, the most recent of 14 surveys on record.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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