Pepin Lake
Todd County, Minnesota, near Swanville. DNR lake ID 77002500.
Pepin Lake is a 53.5-acre lake in Todd County, Minnesota, near Swanville. Its deepest point reaches 34 ft, and about 34% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 10.6 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. DNR surveys document walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, yellow perch.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 77002500 |
|---|---|
| County | Todd County, near Swanville |
| Surface area | 53.5 acres |
| Maximum depth | 34 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 34% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 10.6 ft through 2025 (satellite estimate) |
| Invasive species | Not on DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026) |
| Public water accesses | 1 |
Water quality
Summer averages from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring through 2025: clarity 10.6 ft.
Fishing on Pepin Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 2010 (16 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 | 0.33 | 0.5 to 3.5 |
| Northern pike | gill | 6.33 | 2.5 to 7.9 |
| Northern pike | trap | 0.83 | n/a |
| Yellow perch | trap | 0.33 | 0.3 to 1.5 |
| Black crappie | gill | 3.0 | 1.9 to 18.0 |
| Black crappie | trap | 6.17 | 1.8 to 18.1 |
| Bluegill | gill | 3.67 | n/a |
| Bluegill | trap | 47.17 | 6.5 to 59.6 |
| Pumpkinseed | trap | 3.17 | 0.8 to 5.3 |
Walleye catch was below the typical range for similar lakes in that survey.
Largest fish measured in recent DNR samples: Walleye 26.0 in (2010), Largemouth bass 18.0 in (2022), Northern pike 30.0 in (2010).
Game and panfish documented since 2005: Walleye, Northern pike, Largemouth bass, Black crappie, Bluegill, Yellow perch, Pumpkinseed, Hybrid sunfish, Green sunfish, Bowfin, Common carp, White sucker, Yellow bullhead.
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
- Pepin Lake: 1 concrete slab launch ramp, 4 trailer spaces. On the west side of Swanville, off Mn Highway #28, on the east shore of Lake Pepin. Directions
DNR water access records (2023). Confirm current conditions with the DNR.
Nearby lakes
- Moose Lake 2.5 mi, Todd County
- Little Swan Lake 2.6 mi, Todd County
- Mons Lake 3.1 mi, Todd County
- Bass Lake 3.5 mi, Todd County
- Buck Lake 3.8 mi, Todd County
- Long Lake 3.9 mi, Todd County
- Long Lake 4.9 mi, Morrison County
- Mountain Lake 4.9 mi, Todd County
Questions about Pepin Lake
How deep is Pepin Lake?
Pepin Lake reaches a maximum depth of 34 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 34% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Pepin Lake?
Pepin Lake covers about 53.5 acres in Todd County, Minnesota.
How clear is Pepin Lake?
Summer water clarity on Pepin Lake averages 10.6 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Pepin Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Pepin 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.
What fish are in Pepin Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys document walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, yellow perch, pumpkinseed, hybrid sunfish, green sunfish, bowfin in Pepin Lake. The most recent standard survey was in 2010.
Where is the public boat access on Pepin Lake?
Pepin Lake has 1 public water access site on DNR record: Pepin Lake.
How is the walleye population on Pepin Lake?
In Minnesota DNR net surveys from 1990 to 2010, walleye numbers on Pepin Lake ran mostly within the typical range for similar lakes. Nets measure how many fish a lake holds, not where they’re biting, so local guides are the best source for current fishing.
Are there lake homes for sale on Pepin Lake?
Homes on Pepin 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 Pepin Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Pepin Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 34% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 10.6 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Pepin Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Pepin Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Pepin Lake
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, our team works Todd County lakes every day. Send us a note or call (218) 656-6469.
Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest 2010), 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.