Swenson Lake

Swenson Lake near 45.2670, -95.1381 is a lake in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. Swenson Lake covers about 108 acres, reaches a recorded 14 feet and holds about 988 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Swenson Lake

Swenson Lake is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.

Fish and Useful Baits at Swenson Lake

Fish reported from Swenson Lake include bigmouth buffalo, black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, common carp, fathead minnow, freshwater drum, green sunfish, iowa darter, johnny darter, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.

Bass

For bass at Swenson Lake, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

For panfish at Swenson Lake, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, pumpkinseed, and green sunfish, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.

Walleye

For roaming fish at Swenson Lake, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.

Northern Pike

For large predators at Swenson Lake, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.

Bullheads and Carp

For bottom fishing at Swenson Lake, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads, and use corn or dough bait on a simple bottom rig for carp.

Other Reported Fish

Other choices at Swenson Lake include these plans: bounce a jig, worm or crayfish bait along firm bottom for freshwater drum.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Swenson Lake

On a first trip to Swenson Lake, check one quiet cove, one rocky or firm point and the nearby deep water with a moving lure, then use a jig or worm where you find fish.

When to Fish Swenson Lake

Spring at Swenson Lake 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 at Swenson Lake can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.