Walleye lake, Northern pike lake, Bass lake

Heritage Lake

Lake-specific eating advice

Heritage Lake is a 207-acre lake in St. Louis County, 43 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 2025. Recorded species include walleye, northern pike and smallmouth bass.

Details

DNR lake ID
69046900
County
St. Louis
Surface area
207 acres
Maximum depth
43 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
92 acres, 44% of the lake
Shoreline
5.7 miles
Average water clarity
7.4 feet (Secchi disk, 1 readings)
Nearest town (DNR)
Crane Lake
Latest DNR fish survey
July 2025, targeted survey
Surveys on record
2, since 2003
Fish species recorded
northern pike, rock bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, yellow perch, and 3 other species
Eating advice, general populations
northern pike: shorter than 22" - 1 serving/week; northern pike: 22" or longer - 1 serving/month
Size
100 to 499 acres
Deepest point
30 to 59 feet
Lake-specific eating advice
Yes

Sources

Survey catches show what DNR nets and electrofishing found on the survey date, not how the fishing is today. Check the current regulations and the Department of Health advice before you keep fish, and confirm access conditions before you tow a boat.

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