Swift Reservoir

Swift Reservoir is located twenty-eight miles northeast of Woodland, on the south side of Forest Road 90.  A public boat launch at Swift Forest Camp, managed by PacifiCorp, has two concrete ramps.  There is a fee to launch on weekends. When the reservoir is drawn down, the water level drops below the end of the launch.  Call PacifiCorp at (800) 547-1501 for reservoir level information.

During April and May fish tend to congregate near the dam and around streams entering the reservoir. By June, trout should be dispersed throughout the reservoir. Landlocked salmon rules apply with a 15" maximum size on salmon.

Selective gear rules are in effect in the upper portion of the reservoir; check the regulation pamphlet for boundaries.

Shore access is limited.

All bull trout and Dolly Varden must be released.

Two-pole fishing is NOT allowed

Shoreline access: Good - shore access is available along the campground and below Eagle Cliff Bridge.

Species you might catch

Lake information

County: Skamania
Acreage: 4585.40 ac.
Elevation: 1012 ft.
Center: 46.054388, -122.110115
Open in Google Maps

Find lowland lakes

View larger map

Fishing resources

Catchable fish plants
Release Location: SWIFT RES (SKAM)
Stock Date Species Number Released Number of Fish Per Pound Facility
Jul 15, 2009 Rainbow 1,074 0.85 MERWIN HATCHERY
Jul 15, 2009 Rainbow 233 0.17 MERWIN HATCHERY
Jul 14, 2009 Rainbow 949 0.17 MERWIN HATCHERY
Jul 14, 2009 Rainbow 21 1.2 MERWIN HATCHERY
Apr 20, 2009 Rainbow 55,161 2.84 SPEELYAI HATCHERY
May 20, 2008 Rainbow 60,418 2 SPEELYAI HATCHERY
Apr 25, 2007 Rainbow 63,344 2.8 SPEELYAI HATCHERY
Jun 26, 2006 Rainbow 940 0.7 MERWIN HATCHERY
Jun 26, 2006 Rainbow 1,000 0.2 MERWIN HATCHERY
Apr 26, 2006 Rainbow 7,642 2.33 SPEELYAI HATCHERY
Visit the Catchable Trout Plants page for a more detailed search of trout plants in other bodies of water. To view and download the source data for this table visit the WDFW Fish Plants dataset on data.wa.gov.

Fishing prospects calendar

Rainbow trout

Fishing success for Rainbow Trout is generally best in the spring when thousands of fish are stocked statewide, but they can be caught year-round in most waters with a little patience and persistence. Success remains high into June and gradually declines as water temperatures increase and fish move offshore to stay cool. Fish that escaped the spring harvest return to the nearshore areas in the fall as waters cool off. Some waters may also be stocked again in the fall further boosting catch rates.
Chart showing fishing prospects throughout the calendar year