---
type: lake
name: "Lake Pepin"
county: "Todd"
nearest_town: "Swanville"
lake_type: "river lake"
acres: 53
max_depth_ft: 34
latitude: 45.91009
longitude: -94.64885
lake_score: 61
dnr_lake_id: "77002500"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/todd-county/lake-pepin
---

# Lake Pepin

River lake in Todd County, Minnesota, near Swanville

- **Surface Area**: 53 acres
- **Max Depth**: 34 ft
- **Shoreline**: 1.2 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 9.5 ft
- **Lake Type**: river lake
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 61/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Lake Pepin is a 53-acre river lake near Swanville in Todd County, Minnesota. It reaches 34 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 1.2 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 9.5 feet.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 11 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and yellow perch. 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 2023.

There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the city. Lake Pepin Public Access is mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.

## Access

- **Public access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Managed by**: city
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 11
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2023
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: No

## Activities

Fishing, Paddling, Camping

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Campground

### Campgrounds

- Lake Pepin Public Access

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Black Bullhead, Bowfin, Brown Bullhead, White Sucker, Yellow Bullhead

## Nearby Lakes

- [Moose Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/todd-county/moose-lake) - 2.5 miles, 131 acres
- [Little Swan Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/todd-county/little-swan-lake) - 2.6 miles, 164 acres
- [Mons Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/todd-county/mons-lake) - 3.1 miles, 95 acres
- [Bass Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/todd-county/bass-lake) - 3.5 miles, 123 acres
- [Buck Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/todd-county/buck-lake) - 3.8 miles, 61 acres
- [Long Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/todd-county/long-lake) - 3.9 miles, 399 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=45.91009,-94.64885)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=77002500)
- [All lakes in Todd County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/todd-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/todd-county/lake-pepin)*