Swan Creek, Dane County Fishing
Dane County.
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The Swan Creek, Dane County, the essentials
Through Dane County the Swan Creek, Dane County follows its channel as a stream. WDNR assessment units add up to about 4 miles of it. From the midpoint, Fitchburg lies roughly 2 miles away.
It is measured by 1 active gauge.
River level on the Swan Creek, Dane County
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Swan Creek At Lalor Road Near Fitchburg, Wi | 2 cfs, 5.66 ft gage height | Nov 13 6:00 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 13, 2026 6:33 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Landings along the Swan Creek, Dane County
Expect walk-in fishing on the Swan Creek, Dane County; no landing is mapped.
WDNR Boat Access and Shore Fishing layers, USGS gauges.
Seasons and bag limits for the Swan Creek, Dane County
| Species | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye and sauger | 3 in total; minimum length 15 inches | May 2, 2026 – March 7, 2027 |
| Northern pike (south of Hwy 10) | 2; minimum length 26 inches | May 2, 2026 – March 7, 2027 |
| Largemouth bass | 5; minimum length 14 inches | May 2, 2026 – March 7, 2027 |
| Smallmouth bass (Southern Bass Zone) | 5 in total with largemouth bass; minimum length 14 inches | May 2, 2026 – March 7, 2027 |
| Muskellunge | 1; minimum length 40 inches | May 2, 2026 – Dec. 31, 2026 (open water only) |
| Panfish | 25 in total; no minimum length | Open all year |
| Catfish | 10 in total; no minimum length | Open all year |
| Cisco and whitefish | 10 in total; no minimum length | Open all year |
| Rock, yellow and white bass | No bag limit; no minimum length | Open all year |
| Bullheads and rough fish | No bag limit; no minimum length | Open all year |
These are the statewide inland rows for the Swan Creek, Dane County by its position south of Hwy 10; county exceptions in the guide can change them.
2026-2027 Guide to Wisconsin Hook and Line Fishing Regulations. All Wisconsin limits.
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Nearby lakes to try after the Swan Creek, Dane County
- Lake Waubesa3 miles
- Grass Lake near Oregon, Dane County4 miles
- Lake Wingra4 miles
- Upper Mud Lake4 miles
Bait counters near the Swan Creek, Dane County
- Walmart Mononafarm and general store with fishing gear, Monona, 3 miles
- Beach House Marinamarina, Mc Farland, 4 miles
- J & B Liquor and Baitbait and tackle shop, Mc Farland, 4 miles
- Dorn Outdoorssporting goods store, Madison, 4 miles
- Blue Crane Boat Worksmarina, Monona, 5 miles
Overnight towns handy to the Swan Creek, Dane County
- Fitchburg2 miles
- Monona4 miles
- McFarland5 miles
- Oregon5 miles
Neighboring streams of the Swan Creek, Dane County
- Murphy (Wingra) Creek3 miles
- Badger Mill Creek6 miles
- Tipperary Creek9 miles
- Pheasant Branch11 miles
Which counties the Swan Creek, Dane County touches
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Short answers for a day on the Swan Creek, Dane County
Through which counties does the Swan Creek, Dane County flow?
Search the map of Dane County for it.
May I keep trout from the Swan Creek, Dane County under WDNR rules?
It carries no WDNR trout class.
What does the gauge on the Swan Creek, Dane County read?
Scroll up for the 1 USGS gauge on the river.
Is there a boat landing on the Swan Creek, Dane County?
No access point names it.
What WDNR limits apply on the Swan Creek, Dane County?
Statewide inland rules govern it.
Do I need a Wisconsin license for the Swan Creek, Dane County?
Anglers 16 and older need a Wisconsin fishing license: $20 a year for residents and $55 for nonresidents, with a $5 first-time buyer rate for residents.
Is there a tackle store near the Swan Creek, Dane County?
Walmart Monona, roughly 3 miles from the midpoint.
Which fish does the WDNR list for the Swan Creek, Dane County?
The WDNR publishes no species list for it.
Which Wisconsin town neighbors the Swan Creek, Dane County?
Census data make Fitchburg the closest place, around 2 miles away.
Spend a Wisconsin morning on the Swan Creek, Dane County
Check the gauge and the rules before you go.