Swenson Lake
About Swenson Lake
Swenson Lake is a 412-acre lake near Bemidji in Beltrami County, Minnesota. It reaches 76 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 31 feet, and has roughly 3.6 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 10 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 1993.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in.
Plan Your Visit to Swenson Lake
- 412 acres, up to 76 feet deep, near Bemidji
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 412 acres
- Max depth
- 76 ft
- Average depth
- 31 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.6 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 136 acres
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
No developed facilities on record. Plan to be self-sufficient.
Best For
- Walleye fishing
- Ice fishing
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 10
- Game fish
- 9
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 1993
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- No
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Swenson Lake?
Swenson Lake is in Beltrami County, Minnesota, near Bemidji. It covers 412 acres and reaches 76 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Swenson Lake?
Swenson Lake covers 412 acres with about 3.6 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 76 feet and its average depth is about 31 feet.
What fish can you catch at Swenson Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Tullibee (Cisco), and Rock Bass and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Swenson Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Swenson Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Swenson Lake. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.
Is Swenson Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Swenson Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.