Big Swamp is a reservoir in Minnesota, near Clearwater County.
Big Swamp is a reservoir in Clearwater County, Minnesota. Big Swamp holds about 100 acre-feet.
Big Swamp was made by holding back a river or creek, making the old channel, bends and quiet coves sensible places to begin.
A reliable current fish list was not found for Big Swamp, so it would be wrong to promise a certain species without better proof.
On a first trip to Big Swamp, check incoming water, one bend in the old channel and a point near deep water with a moving lure, then slow down with a jig or worm where you get a bite.
Spring around Big Swamp is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall around Big Swamp can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
Explore nearby waters, including local Featured destinations. Check each page for access and fishing restrictions.
Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.