Little Swan Lake
About Little Swan Lake
Little Swan Lake is a 164-acre lake near Pillsbury in Todd County, Minnesota. It reaches 67 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 25 feet, and has roughly 2.4 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 9.4 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 20 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2025.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR.
Plan Your Visit to Little Swan Lake
- 164 acres, up to 67 feet deep, near Pillsbury
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill
- Average water clarity around 9.4 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 164 acres
- Max depth
- 67 ft
- Average depth
- 25 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.4 mi
- Water clarity
- 9.4 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 55 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 (concrete)
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
- 20
- Game fish
- 10
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2025
- 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 Little Swan Lake?
Little Swan Lake is in Todd County, Minnesota, near Pillsbury. It covers 164 acres and reaches 67 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Little Swan Lake?
Little Swan Lake covers 164 acres with about 2.4 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 67 feet and its average depth is about 25 feet.
What fish can you catch at Little Swan Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and Tullibee (Cisco) and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Little Swan Lake?
Yes. Little Swan Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Little Swan Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Little Swan 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 Little Swan Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Little Swan Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.