Todd County · 947 acres
Big Swan Lake homes for sale
Buyers looking at Big Swan Lake are looking at about 947 acres of water in Todd County, 45 feet deep at the deepest point. The fishing is mostly walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and black crappie, and the nearest towns are Burtrum, Grey Eagle, and Long Prairie.
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The lake
About Big Swan Lake
Big Swan Lake lies between Burtrum and Grey Eagle in southern Todd County. It is 947 acres and 45 feet deep with one DNR concrete ramp.
Big Swan Lake is the fourth-largest of the 6 Todd County lakes on this site, and Lake Osakis is the largest. About 43% of it is under 15 feet deep, the DNR's littoral zone where most aquatic plants grow, and the rest is deeper water.
From the middle of Big Swan Lake, as the crow flies, it is about 3 miles to Burtrum, 4 miles to Grey Eagle, and 8 miles to Long Prairie. Janet's office in Alexandria is 30 miles to the west.
Big Swan Lake facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Surface area | 947 acres |
| Maximum depth | 45 feet |
| Littoral (under 15 ft) | 43% |
| Shoreline | 7.8 miles |
| Public access | Yes, 1 DNR-listed access |
| Fish species (DNR survey) | walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and black crappie |
| County | Todd County |
| Nearest town | Burtrum |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 41 mi to Burtrum, 50 minutes |
| DNR lake ID | 77-0023-00 |
Figures from the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, pulled 2026-09-22.
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What to know
Janet on the lakes
Lots on Big Swan Lake that are level to the water tend to sell faster than steep lots with a long stairway down. Sunset exposure, lot width at the shore, and elevation all show up in what buyers pay.
The buying a lake home guide covers docks, septic, shoreland rules and financing in more detail.
We were in the market for a cabin and met Janet, with our first visit to a cabin we were interested in. Janet worked tirelessly to help us find a place that met our requirements. She was extremely knowledgeable of lakes, homes and their backgrounds. I would recommend Janet for any real estate needs.
Track record
Janet's sales near Big Swan Lake
Of the properties Home Match Realty listed and sold, the closest to Big Swan Lake is in Long Prairie, about 7 miles from the lake as the crow flies. The next closest are in Osakis (19 miles) and Carlos (27 miles).
$61,000
Cr-10 (lot, no house number)
Osakis, MN 56360
- 7 acres
- Lot
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What would make Big Swan Lake right for you?
Send Janet a note through the form below with the kind of place you want on Big Swan Lake. She reads every message herself and replies personally.
If you are selling lakeshore, start with the selling a lake home guide or the home value form.
FAQ
Questions about Big Swan Lake
Is there public access on Big Swan Lake?
The Minnesota DNR lists public access at one point on Big Swan Lake.
What fish are in Big Swan Lake?
The DNR's surveys of Big Swan Lake list walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and black crappie. Its DNR lake ID is 77-0023-00, and its LakeFinder page has the survey reports.
How deep is Big Swan Lake?
Big Swan Lake reaches 45 feet at its deepest and covers about 947 acres, with 7.8 miles of shoreline. That makes it the fifth-deepest of the 6 Todd County lakes on this site.
Is the road to Big Swan Lake plowed in winter?
It depends on the road, so ask before you buy. County and township roads are plowed by the public, and private or association roads are handled by the owners along them.
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