Lake McSwain

Lake McSwainLake McSwain is located in Snelling, CA

Phone: (209) 378-2521

About the Lake:

Lake McSwain is a particularly fun lake if you like brook trout. This is the only species of fish found in the lake and you can find several large fish here. The lake management stocks the lake every year so there are plenty of opportunities for those who enjoy great sport.

The shoreline is eleven miles long and the lake operates as a sort of fishery for Lake McClure which is located right next to this lake. The cold water coming in from Lake McClure makes for optimum trout conditions. Although temperatures can get quite high in the summer, there is almost no rain fall making it pleasant to fish here all through the summer months.

Lake McSwain is considered one of the best places to catch trout in all of California.

Boat Launches:

Lake McSwain Marina

8044 Lake McClure Rd., Snelling 95369 - (209) 378-2534

There is a boat and day use fee for this two lane ramp.

Camping:

Is Camping Allowed? Yes, camping is allowed at the following location:

Lake McSwain Recreation Area

8044 Lake McClure Rd., Snelling 95369 - (209) 378-2534

There are 99 camping units here as well as a full service marina.


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Boating Restrictions:

Lake management lists the following restrictions:

Launch, moor, or beach boats in designated areas only.

Boats must travel in a counter-clockwise direction.

No waterskiing or houseboating permitted.

No person shall sleep overnight in any boat unless you have written permission from the district.

10 mph speedlimit at all times.

Fishing:

What kind of fish can be found in the lake? This lake is home to brook trout and nothing else. This is one of the few lakes in California that is dedicated to one species of fish exclusively.

Are there any fishing restrictions? Yes, according to lake officials:

Trout: Open season all year. Limit: five

Special notes:

Please note that anyone entering the lake area must have a permit. These permits can be obtained by calling the number listed above. Lake officials have pointed out that there a few restrictions for visitors including:

Check-in time is 4 p.m. and check-out time is 3:00 p.m.

Open fires are prohibited unless authorized by park manager.

You must obtain district approval to camp overnight with more than 8 occupants.

You must not camp or occupy a campsite for more than 14 consecutive days without special permission from the district.

Quiet time will be enforced from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.

All those under 18 years of age must be in their campsites from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. unless accompanied by a responsible adult.

Firearms, firecrackers, explosives or fireworks are not allowed within the Lake McSwain Recreation Area.

No swimming is allowed at swimming lagoons between dusk and sunrise.

Nearby resorts and marinas:

The only marina is the Lake McSwain marina mentioned above. However, they do offer full service, a fuel dock as well as a picnic area, boat rentals and more.

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