Stewart Lake
About Stewart Lake
Stewart Lake is a 234-acre lake near Swanburg in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. It reaches 40 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.7 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 7 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 1993.
There is one public boat launch managed by the county.
Plan Your Visit to Stewart Lake
- 234 acres, up to 40 feet deep, near Swanburg
- 1 public boat launch — managed by the county
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- county
Conditions
- Surface area
- 234 acres
- Max depth
- 40 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.7 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 131 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
- 1 public boat launch
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 7
- Game fish
- 5
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 1993
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
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 Stewart Lake?
Stewart Lake is in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Swanburg. It covers 234 acres and reaches 40 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Stewart Lake?
Stewart Lake covers 234 acres with about 2.7 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 40 feet.
What fish can you catch at Stewart Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and Pumpkinseed. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Stewart Lake?
Yes. Stewart Lake has 1 public boat launch, managed by the county. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Stewart Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Stewart 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 Stewart Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Stewart Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.