Hughes County · reservoir · 0 acres · seasonal
Swanson Lake
Swanson Lake is a reservoir in Hughes County, South Dakota. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from South Dakota'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
Drizzle
85°
68°
14 mph
68%
Sat
Clear
92°
64°
11 mph
2%
Sun
Overcast
104°
72°
22 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
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
- Woodruff Lake1.4 mi
- Walker Lake8.1 mi
- Post Lake9.6 mi
- South Fork Medicine Knoll Creek8.3 mi
- Durrstein Lake13.1 mi
- South Chapelle Creek15.1 mi
- Chapelle Lake12.7 mi
- Marshy Lake12.5 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official SD 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 — South Dakota 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 Hughes County, South Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.