Swamp Lake
Cass County, Minnesota, near Wilkinson. DNR lake ID 11048300.
Swamp Lake is a 600.3-acre lake in Cass County, Minnesota, near Wilkinson. Its deepest point reaches 36 ft, and about 82% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 6.3 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 11048300 |
|---|---|
| County | Cass County, near Wilkinson |
| Surface area | 600.3 acres |
| Maximum depth | 36 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 82% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 6.3 ft through 2025 (satellite estimate) |
| Invasive species | Not on DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026) |
| Public water accesses | 0 |
Water quality
Summer averages from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring through 2025: clarity 6.3 ft.
Fishing on Swamp Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 1971 (55 years ago). Catch per net is compared with the DNR’s typical range for lakes of the same type.
| Species | Net | Catch per net | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | gill | 0.2 | 1.0 to 3.2 |
| Northern pike | gill | 1.6 | 3.6 to 11.0 |
| Northern pike | trap | 1.5 | n/a |
| Yellow perch | gill | 18.6 | 3.8 to 22.8 |
| Yellow perch | trap | 2.83 | 0.5 to 3.3 |
| Black crappie | trap | 3.67 | 0.7 to 4.3 |
| Bluegill | trap | 0.17 | 4.0 to 28.1 |
| Pumpkinseed | trap | 0.17 | 1.5 to 6.8 |
Walleye catch was below the typical range for similar lakes in that survey.
Fishing regulations
No lake-specific regulation found in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Regulations change. Confirm with the DNR before fishing.
Invasive species
Not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means no confirmed listing, not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
Public boat access
No public water access on DNR record.
Nearby lakes
- Steamboat Lake 3.5 mi, Cass County
- Horseshoe Lake 3.6 mi, Hubbard County
- Crooked Lake 4.1 mi, Cass County
- Garfield Lake 4.9 mi, Hubbard County
- Welch Lake 4.9 mi, Cass County
- Portage Lake 4.9 mi, Cass County
- Benedict Lake 5.7 mi, Hubbard County
- Kabekona Lake 6.2 mi, Hubbard County
Questions about Swamp Lake
How deep is Swamp Lake?
Swamp Lake reaches a maximum depth of 36 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 82% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Swamp Lake?
Swamp Lake covers about 600.3 acres in Cass County, Minnesota.
How clear is Swamp Lake?
Summer water clarity on Swamp Lake averages 6.3 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Swamp Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Swamp Lake is not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means there is no confirmed listing; it is not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
Are there lake homes for sale on Swamp Lake?
Homes on Swamp Lake come up for sale throughout the year, and some sell before they’re ever publicly advertised. Tell us what you’re looking for and our agents will run a custom search and send you matching homes on Swamp Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Swamp Lake?
A mid-size lake with room for boating and fishing, about 82% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 6.3 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Swamp Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Swamp Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Swamp Lake
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, our team works Cass County lakes every day. Send us a note or call (218) 656-6469.
Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest 1971), DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026), Minnesota Rules 6264.0400 (April 2026), MPCA monitoring via the Water Quality Portal, DNR water access records (2023), LAGOS-US. Lakewide information from public data; it does not describe any specific property. Verify shoreline, bottom type, and depth at any frontage.