Minnesota · ranked from DNR surveys
Best walleye lakes in Swift County
The DNR has surveyed walleye in 7 lakes in Swift County. The 7 ranked below are the ones that earn a grade on this site. Grades come from survey catch rates, fish size and trophy history, scored the same way for every lake on the live map.
Lake Oliver is first at A. The DNR caught 18.8 walleye per gill net in the 2017 survey, and the biggest was 29 inches. Oliver (east portion) Lake is second at A−, with 17.5 walleye per gill net in the 2025 survey, and 16% of its walleye measured over 20 inches. Camp Lake is third at B+, and its biggest walleye was 26 inches.
| # | Lake | Grade | Acres | Survey catch rate | Over 20" | Biggest Surveyed | Avg wt | Surveyed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Oliver | A | 686 | 18.8/net in gill nets | 29% | 29" | 2.7 lb | 2017 |
| 2 | Oliver (east portion) Lake | A− | 467 | 17.5/net in gill nets | 16% | 27" | 2.1 lb | 2025 |
| 3 | Camp Lake | B+ | 230 | 8.3/net in gill nets | 47% | 26" | 2.7 lb | 2024 |
| 4 | Monson Lake | B | 208 | 9/net in gill nets | 3% | 27" | 1.5 lb | 2024 |
| 5 | Shible Lake | B | 340 | 6/net in gill nets | 22% | 21" | 1.7 lb | 2018 |
| 6 | Oliver (west portion) Lake | B− | 218 | 6/net in gill nets | 4% | 27" | 3 lb | 2025 |
| 7 | Dry Wood Lake | C+ | 404 | — | 0% | 5" | — | 2013 |
Also ranked in Swift County: Yellow perch
All of Minnesota: Best walleye lakes in Minnesota
Grades are based on Minnesota DNR survey data: how many fish the DNR caught (scaled by lake size), how many reached quality size, and the biggest fish measured. Each lake's page has the numbers behind its grade. The table shows each lake's most recent survey year.