Fishing at Swede Lake, Kiowa County, Colorado

• Overview

  Kiowa County in Colorado is where Swede Lake sits. It stands 3,970 feet above sea level. With some 187 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. The shape is regular, which means fewer obvious ambush corners. Ground here is low by Colorado standards. Nearest place of any size is Lamar, 22 miles away. It is 97 miles to Pueblo, the nearest city. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Swede Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Open biodiversity records for Kiowa County list freshwater drum. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. On Swede Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 77°F in July and bottom out at 28°F in January. Some winters cap it and some do not. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. On Swede Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. No launch point is recorded nearby, so this is a bank water unless you carry a boat in. A light spinning outfit with a small box of lures and some bait covers most of what swims here. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Mud Lake sits 5.5 miles off and takes the overflow. For Swede Lake in particular, ask before you travel.