Jackson County · lake · 74 acres
Swains Lake
Stocked 2× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
Swains Lake is a lake in Jackson County, Michigan, stocked with Rainbow Trout — most recently on Mar 31, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Michigan DNR; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Partly cloudy
83°
57°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
86°
62°
8 mph
5%
Sat
Showers
78°
67°
12 mph
64%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Mar 31 | Rainbow Trout | 5,200 | 15.11" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 9 | Rainbow Trout | 5,200 | 16.5" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Gregory Lake0.6 mi
- Brail Lake1.7 mi
- Mill Pond1.9 mi
- Wilbur Lake2.3 mi
- Bartelle Lake2.3 mi
- Reynolds Lake2.8 mi
- Mud Lake2.9 mi
- Goose Lake5.5 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MI regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Swains Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Swains Lake?+
Swains Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Jackson County, Michigan, most recently on Mar 31, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Swains Lake?+
Yes — Michigan requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Swains Lake?+
Swains Lake is a lake in Jackson County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Mar 31, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.