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Swan Lake, Courtland Bay Landing Public Water Access Site

Swan Lake · Nicollet, Nicollet County

Swan Lake, Courtland Bay Landing Public Water Access Site is a kayak and canoe launch on Swan Lake in Nicollet, Minnesota, with 4 trailer parking spaces and no restrooms. It is managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails.

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
4 spaces
Car parking
4 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
No
Lake size
9,346 acres
Nearest town
7 mi from New Ulm

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: Approximately 2 mi NE of Nicollet to SE shore of southern Middle Lake.

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Near this ramp

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Fish in Swan Lake (Nicollet County)

Also recorded:

Minnesota state records for these fish
FishRecordYearCaught in
Common Carp55 lb 5 oz1952Clearwater Lake
Black Bullhead3 lb 13 oz1997Reno Lake
Green Sunfish1 lb 4 oz2005North Arbor Lake

From official Minnesota record lists: source source

Species recorded here since 1990 (GBIF). Check state regulations for seasons and limits.

Before you launch in Minnesota

🧼 Boaters must allow inspection at staffed accesses, and inspectors can require decontamination before launch.

Minnesota boating laws: education, age limits and life jackets

Links go to official Minnesota agency pages.

All 3 ramps on Swan Lake (Nicollet County) · All ramps in Nicollet County

New to launching? Read how to launch a kayak.

Nearby boat ramps

Page updated Oct 27, 2026. Ramp details from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.