Swamp

Aitkin County

Near Glen

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Yellow PerchExcellent · 77Northern PikeGood · 64PumpkinseedGood · 60

A 272-acre lake near Glen in Aitkin County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1989.

Fish Species (7)

Yellow Perch

Excellent · 77

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.43 lbs

Catch rate: 15.0 per gill net · typical 2.5–23.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 30, 1989	6.50	-	0.11 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 30, 1989	15.00	-	0.43 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Good · 64

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

3.40 lbs

Catch rate: 3.0 per gill net · typical 2.8–10 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 30, 1989	3.00	-	3.40 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 30, 1989	0.25	-	2.50 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Good · 60

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.05 lbs

Catch rate: 34.5 per trap net · typical 0.8–7.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 30, 1989	4.00	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 30, 1989	34.50	-	0.05 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (4)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

Yellow Bullhead

Excellent · 77

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.38 lbs

Catch rate: 17.3 per trap net · typical 0.6–5.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 30, 1989	25.00	-	0.32 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 30, 1989	17.25	-	0.38 lbs	Standard trap nets

Golden Shiner

Good · 56

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net · typical 0.5–5.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 30, 1989	1.00	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 30, 1989	0.25	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets

Brown Bullhead

Average · 49

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.36 lbs

Catch rate: 3.8 per trap net · typical 0.8–10.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 30, 1989	2.00	-	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 30, 1989	3.75	-	0.36 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Bullhead

Average · 47

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.11 lbs

Catch rate: 9.5 per trap net · typical 1.8–26.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 30, 1989	78.00	-	0.15 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 30, 1989	9.50	-	0.11 lbs	Standard trap nets

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Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

Northern Pike

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Angling: 10 (not more than 2 over 26". All from 22-26" must be immediatley released).

Sunfish

20 combined total

Perch

20 daily and 40 in possession

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

Northern Pike

Season: Nov 15, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Darkhouse spearing: 10 (only 1 between 22-26" and 1 over 26"; or, only 2 over 26").

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

August 30, 1989The trap net indices for yellow bullhead and pumpkinseed are above the third regional quartile for each species. Northern pike ranged from one to thre…

The trap net indices for yellow bullhead and pumpkinseed are above the third regional quartile for each species. Northern pike ranged from one to three years of age. The growth rates for the first and second growth increments were seventy percent faster than normal. Pumpkinseed ranged from two to five years of age with strong year classes indicated in 1985 and 1987. The growth rates for the third through the fifth growth increments were approximately forty percent slower than normal. Yellow perch ranged from two to six years of age with a strong year class indicated for 1986. The growth rate for the fourth growth increment was thirty eight percent faster than normal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Swamp?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, and Pumpkinseed in Swamp. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Swamp?

We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Swamp. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.

How deep is Swamp?

Swamp has a maximum depth of 5 feet and a mean depth of 5 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Swamp last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Swamp is from 1989. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Swamp have any invasive species?

No invasive species are on record for Swamp in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.

Are there special fishing regulations on Swamp?

No — Swamp has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide perch limit is: 20 daily and 40 in possession. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.