Madison County · reservoir · 4 acres
Swain Lake
Swain Lake is a reservoir in Madison County, Virginia. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Virginia'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
87°
62°
8 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
90°
66°
13 mph
4%
Sun
Showers
78°
70°
11 mph
65%
→ 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
- Deep Run3.9 mi
- Whiteoak Run3.9 mi
- Dark Run4.6 mi
- Little Dark Run4.6 mi
- Little Crooked Run4.1 mi
- Hablutzel Lake4.2 mi
- Hughes River5.4 mi
- Pass Run4.4 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official VA regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Swain Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Swain Lake?+
Yes — Virginia 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 Swain Lake?+
Swain Lake is a reservoir in Madison County, Virginia. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.