Swofford was originally designated to rear juvenile steelhead. When that proved to be unsuccessful, the focus turned towards managing the water for warmwater fish. There is a popular channel catfish and bass fishery that occurs on the pond as well.
This lake provides naturally reproducing populations of bluegill, crappie, largemouth bass, and brown bullheads.
Channel catfish have been stocked. Swofford also receives plants by Tacoma Power of several thousand catchable-size rainbow. There is an unimproved boat launching area. Internal combustion engines are not allowed. Call Tacoma Power's toll free fishing line at 888-502-8690.
Two-pole fishing is allowed
Shoreline access: Good - Available.
Species you might catch
- Brown bullhead
- Brown trout
- Channel catfish
- Pumpkinseed Sunfish
- Rainbow trout
- Smallmouth bass
- Warmouth
- Yellow perch
Lake information
County: Lewis
Acreage: 216.50 ac.
Elevation: 781 ft.
Center: 46.497908, -122.404393
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Catchable fish plants
Stock Date | Species | Number Released | Number of Fish Per Pound | Facility |
---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 21, 2017 | Rainbow | 5,000 | 2.5 | MOSSYROCK HATCHERY |
Mar 30, 2017 | Rainbow | 4,880 | 2.44 | EELLS SPRINGS |
Mar 23, 2017 | Rainbow | 4,820 | 2.41 | EELLS SPRINGS |
Mar 16, 2017 | Rainbow | 4,200 | 2.1 | MOSSYROCK HATCHERY |
Mar 28, 2007 | Rainbow | 3,600 | 3 | MOSSYROCK HATCHERY |
Oct 24, 2006 | Brown Trout | 1,120 | 1.6 | MOSSYROCK HATCHERY |
Sep 23, 2002 | Channel Catfish | 500 | 2 | MESEBERG HATCHERY |
Apr 26, 2002 | Rainbow | 3,416 | 2.8 | MOSSYROCK HATCHERY |
Apr 23, 2002 | Rainbow | 3,321 | 2.7 | MOSSYROCK HATCHERY |
Apr 22, 2002 | Rainbow | 3,240 | 2.7 | MOSSYROCK HATCHERY |