Fishing at
Swofford Pond Lewis County


Swofford Pond is a large freshwater lake located in Lewis County, Washington. At an elevation of 781 ft. and 216.5 acres, it's home to several species of fish, including warmouth, brown trout, yellow perch, rainbow trout, brown bullhead, channel catfish, smallmouth bass and pumpkinseed sunfish. Swofford Pond provides good shoreline access and a boat launch.

Stocked Fish: None
Lake Size: 216.5 acres
Elevation: 781 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (1)
Swofford Pond
Shoreline Access: Good

Swofford Pond Stocking Reports

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Swofford Pond Map

Swofford Pond Fish Species

Swofford Pond provides opportunities for warmouth, brown trout, yellow perch, rainbow trout, brown bullhead, channel catfish, smallmouth bass and pumpkinseed sunfish throughout the year.


January February March April May June July August September October November December
Warmouth
Brown trout
Yellow perch
Rainbow trout
Brown bullhead
Channel catfish
Smallmouth bass
Pumpkinseed Sunfish

Swofford Pond Fishing Reports

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

Anglers reported the most success with largemouth bass. Rainbow trout is also a popular species to fish for at Swofford Pond.


Swofford Pond - Largemouth Bass Fishing Tips

At Swofford Pond, the best time for catching largemouth bass is all day. Anglers also reported success with largemouth bass around morning. Popular baits used include worms and attractor for largemouth bass. Top fishing from boat and other are the common and successful methods used at Swofford Pond to catch largemouth bass.


Swofford Pond - Rainbow Trout Fishing Tips

At Swofford Pond, the best time for catching rainbow trout is morning. Anglers also reported success with rainbow trout around afternoon. Popular baits used include worms and power bait for rainbow trout. Bottom fishing from shore and trolling are the common and successful methods used at Swofford Pond to catch rainbow trout.



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