Swamp Lake Fishing Guide, Chisago County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Set in Chisago County, Swamp Lake is a Minnesota water. It lies 879 feet above sea level. Small at around 23 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Chisago County. Nearest place of any size is Chisago City, 1.4 miles away. It is 32 miles to Saint Paul, the nearest city. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Swamp Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Across Chisago County, recorded fish include largemouth bass, common carp, bluegill, yellow perch and black crappie. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. Anyone new to Swamp Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 11°F and July at about 71°F, the water has a wide range to work through. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about early April. Open water usually runs from early April until about late November. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Swamp Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. For a change of water, School Lake is 0.9 miles distant. Signs at Swamp Lake carry more weight than any list.