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About Little Swan Lake

Surface Area (acres): 371.00
Maximum Depth (feet): Unknown
Motoring Restrictions: None
See below for additional location-specific regulations

Location

County: Dickinson
Description:
Coordinates: 43.45892833, -94.94845556

Nearby Parks

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Amenities

Amenities at Little Swan Lake include:

Hard Surface Boat Ramp
Accessible Shoreline

What to Fish For

Fishing Report

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Popular Fish Species

Fishing Forecast

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Consumption Guidelines

Iowa-Caught Fish Are Safe to Eat, In Almost All Cases

In nearly all cases, Iowa fish are safe to eat. Cleaning and/or preparing the meal causes most of the problems regarding taste or color of fish. Like all living creatures, fish are susceptible to diseases, parasites, and other naturally occurring conditions in the water. If you suspect your fish is affected by any of these conditions, do not eat it. Consider eating smaller and younger fish which usually have lower levels of contaminants than larger ones. Most contaminants accumulate in larger, older fish. For additional information, check out our resources for eating and cooking Iowa caught fish.

To learn more about fish tissue monitoring, visit our Fish Tissue Monitoring page .

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Stocking and Management

Stocking

06/18/2021 - 185,500 Yellow Perch (1)
04/08/2021 - 60,594 Northern Pike (Fry)
05/15/2018 - 197,820 Walleye (Fry)
05/02/2018 - 500 Yellow Perch (7.5)
04/27/2018 - 58,500 Northern Pike (Fry)

Management

2016 - Drained-Natural: A new water level control structure has been constructed and large rock fish barrier constructed on the downstream side of the outlet,
2015 - Other-Other: public meeting held for Little Swan Lake renovation.
2014 - Other-Other: After heavy rains there was a partial failure of the dam
2014 - Water Sampling-Dissolved Oxygen: Winter D.O. readings were taken under the ice.
2013 - Commercial Fishing-Other: A total of 6,085 lbs (carp), 1,825 lbs (buffalo) and 0 lbs (FWD) for a total of 7,910 lbs of rough fish was removed by commercial fisherman.
2012 - Commercial Fishing-Other: A total of 4,200 lbs (carp), 1,300 lbs (buffalo) and 0 lbs (FWD) for a total of 5,500 lbs of rough fish was removed by commercial fisherman.
2011 - Water Sampling-Dissolved Oxygen: Winter D.O. readings were taken under the ice.
2011 - Commercial Fishing-Other: Commercial fishing
2010 - Commercial Fishing-Other: A total of 1,940 lbs (carp), 16,350 lbs (buffalo) and 0 lbs (FWD) for a total of 18,290 lbs of rough fish was removed by commercial fisherman.

Regulations and Who to Talk To

Motoring Restrictions

Motoring Restrictions: None

Contacts for this Location

Daniel Dirks, Conservation Officer; 712-260-1018; Dan.Dirks@dnr.iowa.gov
Mike Hawkins, Fisheries Biologist; 712-336-1840; Michael.Hawkins@dnr.iowa.gov
Blake Mills, Conservation Officer; 712-260-1017; Blake.Mills@dnr.iowa.gov

Fishing Regulations

Black Bullhead

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: unlimited
Possession Limit: unlimited
Length Limit: none
Other:

Northern Pike

Season: Continuous, except for boundary lakes
Daily Bag Limit: 3 fish
Possession Limit: 6 fish
Length Limit: none
Other: Except for border lakes

Yellow Perch

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: 25 fish
Possession Limit: 50 fish
Length Limit: none
Other:

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