Fishing at
Swift Reservoir Skamania County

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Swift Reservoir is a very large freshwater lake located in Skamania County, Washington. At an elevation of 1012 ft. and 4585.4 acres, it's home to a couple species of fish, including bull trout, coho salmon and rainbow trout. Swift Reservoir provides good shoreline access and a boat launch.

Stocked Fish: Rainbow
Lake Size: 4585.4 acres
Elevation: 1012 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (1)
Swift Forest Camp
Shoreline Access: Good

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Swift Reservoir Stocking Reports

Swift Reservoir has been historically stocked with rainbow. The largest rainbow ever stocked is 0.42 lbs. This year so far, there has been 1 stockings of rainbow at an average of 0.42 lbs. In the past, Swift Reservoir stocked tens of thousands of rainbow averaging 0.39 lbs.

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Swift Reservoir Map

Swift Reservoir Fish Species

Swift Reservoir provides opportunities for bull trout, coho salmon and rainbow trout throughout the year.

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Swift Reservoir Fishing Reports

An modestly traveled lake, there has been some successful reports by anglers at Swift Reservoir over the past few years.

Anglers reported the most success with rainbow trout.

A list of the best bait to use for stocked rainbow trout.

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Swift Reservoir - Rainbow Trout Fishing Tips

At Swift Reservoir, the best time for catching rainbow trout is all day. Anglers also reported success with rainbow trout around morning. Popular baits used include worms and streamer for rainbow trout. Trolling and top fishing from shore are the common and successful methods used at Swift Reservoir to catch rainbow trout.

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Swift Reservoir Pictures & Media

Image of Swift Reservoir

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Nearby Lakes Similar to Swift Reservoir

There are a number of similar sized lakes relatively close to Swift Reservoir, including Yale Reservoir, Lake Merwin, Silver Lake, Mason Lake and Billy Clapp Lake.

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