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Swan Creek

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Wisconsin, United States

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Bluegill

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Channel catfish

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Yellow bullhead

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Yellow bullhead

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Yellow bullhead

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Yellow bullhead

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General info

Swan Creek is a stream located in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. It is most popular for fishing Yellow bullhead, Channel catfish, and Bluegill.

Location

43°00′0.9″N 89°24′25.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Swan Creek, WI

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Wisconsin can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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Cities nearby

Fitchburg

1.4 miles away

Oregon

5.3 miles away

Madison

5.7 miles away

McFarland

6.4 miles away

Verona

6.7 miles away

Middleton

8.9 miles away

Stoughton

10.8 miles away

Belleville

11.6 miles away

Cottage Grove

12.0 miles away

Waunakee

12.8 miles away

Cross Plains

14.5 miles away

Sun Prairie

15.3 miles away

Evansville

16.3 miles away

Mount Horeb

16.4 miles away

Deerfield

17.0 miles away

Monticello

19.9 miles away

Albany

20.3 miles away

Edgerton

20.4 miles away

Marshall

21.1 miles away

Lodi

22.7 miles away

Mazomanie

22.9 miles away

Arlington

23.2 miles away

Barneveld

24.8 miles away

Footville

24.8 miles away

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FAQ about Swan Creek fishing

📍 Where is the Swan Creek located?
the Swan Creek is a stream located in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. Its coordinates are:
43°00′0.9″N 89°24′25.2″W
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🎣 Where on the Swan Creek is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Swan Creek by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in the Swan Creek?
The most common species in the Swan Creek are:
📢 What are the latest Swan Creek fishing reports?
The latest Swan Creek fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Swan Creek?

Fishing in Wisconsin requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include resident and non-resident, annual and short-term licenses, available online or from authorized retailers statewide.

In Wisconsin, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. Residents 65 and older qualify for a discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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