SWAN LAKE RECREATION AREA

Swan Lake Recreation Area is located 16 km southwest of Hamlet of Ridgevalley ( Ridgevalley is 72 km east of Grande Prairie, Alberta along Highway 43.)

Swan Lake Recreation Area was officially named in 1952 and was believed to have been named after the Swans that were present at the lake. The lake is aerated each winter to ensure that anglers can enjoy good quality fishing year round.

There are only a few picnic tables available at Swan Lake Recreation Area.

Update June 2008- More changes at this Recreation Area. A Conservation Officer of Parks, Recreation and Sport Division, has said "Swan Lake will continue to allow camping (up to a 14 day stay limit) until such time as the area receives a Park or Recreation Area Classification." At that time their department will conduct a needs evaluation to determine if a campground would be constructed or if the area would be upgraded and maintained as a day use site.

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A steep road to the lake gives access to launching your boat.

To keep down the noise and preserve the natural habitat of the lake area, electric motors are only to be used on this lake.

Good fishing is available at Swan Lake with rainbow trout being stocked annually. Rainbow Trout up to 10 pounds can be caught at Swan Lake. A fish cleaning stand is nearby.

Best fishing is May and June as the water is clear. From July to September, the lake is usually filled with algae. A lot of fly fishermen like to come here.

Many birds in the area can be spotted on the lake including the Common Loon. Also, a Bald Headed Eagle has made its home for a few years at the east end of the lake.