Top fish species at Swan Lake Branch

Freshwater drum
Freshwater drum
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General info

Swan Lake Branch is a stream located in Dallas County, Iowa, United States. It is most popular for fishing Freshwater drum.

Location

41°46′55.1″N 94°10′55.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Swan Lake Branch, IA

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 Iowa 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Freshwater drum as of April 21st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Freshwater drum

Seasons

Open

Special gear

No closed season. No size limit. No bag limit. No possession limit.
Good

Aplodinotus grunnieus, Sheephead

Regulations for

41°46′55.1″N 94°10′55.2″W
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Cities nearby

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Dallas Center

12.3 miles away

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13.2 miles away

Dexter

18.6 miles away

De Soto

19.1 miles away

Madrid

19.7 miles away

Waukee

19.8 miles away

Earlham

20.1 miles away

Stuart

20.7 miles away

Grimes

21.2 miles away

Luther

22.7 miles away

Urbandale

22.9 miles away

Clive

22.9 miles away

Boone

24.4 miles away

Johnston

24.9 miles away

Sheldahl

25.6 miles away

West Des Moines

26.1 miles away

Paton

26.7 miles away

Ankeny

30.1 miles away

Ames

33.4 miles away

Cambridge

34.2 miles away

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FAQ about Swan Lake Branch fishing

the Swan Lake Branch is a stream located in Dallas County, Iowa, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°46′55.1″N 94°10′55.2″W
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