Hitchcock County · reservoir · 4,661 acres
Swanson Lake
Swanson Lake is a reservoir in Hitchcock County, Nebraska. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Nebraska's fish & wildlife agency; 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
Overcast
100°
74°
24 mph
26%
Fri
Overcast
91°
70°
18 mph
2%
Sat
Clear
93°
61°
9 mph
1%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Elm Creek3.4 mi
- Diehl Lake3.5 mi
- Camp Creek3.7 mi
- Bush Creek5.6 mi
- Prior Reservoir7.4 mi
- Carse Reservoir7.8 mi
- Shackelford Reservoir8.4 mi
- Muddy Creek6.7 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official NE regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Swanson Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Swanson Lake?+
Yes — Nebraska 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 Swanson Lake?+
Swanson Lake is a reservoir in Hitchcock County, Nebraska. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.