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Swan Lake

Anglers fishing the Swan Lake shoreline.

Swan Lake, located inside Rockefeller State Park Preserve, provides great shoreline access and good fishing too!

Physical Features:

Elevation: 305 feet
Area: 24 acres
Shoreline Length: 1.0 mile
Town: Mount Pleasant

Access:

Shoreline access is proved by the Rockefeller State Park Preserve. For more information contact the park at 914-631-1470

Swan Lake Contour Map (PDF)

Fish Species:

Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie and Brown Bullhead

Fishing:

When fishing for largemouth bass, try using a spinnerbait fished through the vegetation or a weedless plastic worm through the lily pads. Anglers have success with panfish using a bobber and nightcrawler combination.

Regulations:

Statewide Fishing Regulations Apply


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