Swede's Bay
About Swede's Bay
Swede's Bay is a 507-acre lake near Marysburg in Le Sueur County, Minnesota. It reaches 6 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 7.6 miles of shoreline.
The DNR has no fish survey on file for this lake, so treat any fishing as exploratory.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in. The lake is listed as infested with Eurasian watermilfoil — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving. Ice typically goes out around April 3, based on 6 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Swede's Bay
- 507 acres, up to 6 feet deep, near Marysburg
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Listed as infested with Eurasian watermilfoil — clean, drain and dry before you leave
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 507 acres
- Max depth
- 6 ft
- Shoreline
- 7.6 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 507 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.
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 3
- Years of record
- 6
- Earliest
- March 7, 2017
- Latest
- April 18, 2002
- Most recent
- March 23, 2025
See every lake on the ice-out tracker. Ice-out data: Minnesota DNR State Climatology Office.
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Plan your trip to Swede's Bay
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Swede's Bay?
Swede's Bay is in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, near Marysburg. It covers 507 acres and reaches 6 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Swede's Bay?
Swede's Bay covers 507 acres with about 7.6 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 6 feet.
What fish can you catch at Swede's Bay?
The DNR has no fish survey on file for Swede's Bay.
Is there a public boat launch on Swede's Bay?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Swede's Bay?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Swede's Bay. 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.
When does the ice go out on Swede's Bay?
The median ice-out date is April 3, from 6 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 7, 2017 and the latest is April 18, 2002.
Does Swede's Bay have invasive species?
Yes. The DNR lists Swede's Bay as infested with Eurasian watermilfoil. State law requires you to clean off plants, pull the drain plug and drain all water before leaving the access.