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Lake McSwain

Lake McSwain is a small body of water with mainly Rainbow Trout as the target species.  During the Winter months, the Calaveras Trout Farm stocks Rainbows from one and a half pounds to six pounds on a weekly basis.  The Department of Fish & Game also plants catchable size Rainbows into McSwain.  There are Spotted Bass in Lake McSwain,  finding deeper water is the key to catching them.  Your basic Bass set ups such as plastic baits and jigs will produce. 

Lake McSwain has a full service Marina with boat rentals and a restaurant that serves breakfast and lunch.  Marina hours during the Winter are Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 PM.  Weekends from 7:00 am - 5:00 PM.

For more information, you can call (209) 378-2534 or (209) 378-2521

Park Entrance
  • $6.00 Per Vehicle
  • Boat Launch $6.00

Boat Rentals
  • Pontoon Boat - $150.00 deposit  $200.00 Full Day  $170.00 Half Day
  • Fishing Boat - $20.00 deposit  $65.00 Full Day  $55.00 Half Day

Lake McSwain Camping

Lake McSwain has a total of 112 camp sites.  66 with electric hookups, and 46 tent sites that include running water, bathrooms, showers, picnic area, marina, restaurant, and boat rentals. 

You can make a reservation starting on Tuesday, May 1st, 2007  from  8:00 AM - 2:00 PM. by calling 1-800-468-8889.  Reservations are taken Tuesday - Friday 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM.  For more information, you can call (209) 378-2521

Camping
  • RV site w/ hookups $25.00 per night
  • Basic tent site $19.00 per night