Swede's Bay

Le Sueur County, Minnesota - DNR stocking history, depth and survey data

Minnesota · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) · DOW 40009203

DNR records show 4 stocking entries at Swede's Bay since 2016, most recently walleye fry in 2019 (492,000 fish).

• Swede's Bay has 4 DNR stocking records across 3 years (2016-2019): walleye (2), northern pike (2).
• The most-stocked species by count is walleye: 984,330 fish on record.
• Maximum depth 6 ft; surface area 507 acres, 507 littoral acres, 7.6 miles of shoreline, per the DNR lake survey.
• Most recent DNR fish survey: August 7, 2002 (standard survey).
• Le Sueur County, nearest town Marysburg; DNR lake number (DOW) 40009203.

Depth map

Bathymetric contours from the Minnesota DNR lake survey mapped 6/12/1968 (orig map); depths in feet. Simplified for the web; not for navigation.

Stocking history

DNR fish survey, 2002

Swede's Bay is shallow (maximum depth 6 ft) and is the southernmost lake in the Jefferson Chain of Lakes in southern Le Sueur Co. A fishery survey was conducted on Swede's Bay in August 2002 to assess the fish community and lake characteristics. Black bullhead were abundant in Swede's Bay, but bluegill, yellow perch, and black crappie were also common. Black crappie up to 12 inches were present, although most were around 8 to 9 inches long. Bluegill were up to 8 inches long. Largemouth bass and walleye were also present and may offer good angling opportunities.There is no public access on Swede's Bay, but the lake can be accessed through the shallow channel from East Jefferson Lake.

Minnesota DNR survey narrative, August 7, 2002.

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