Walleye lake, Northern pike lake, Bass lake

South Hegman Lake

Public access

South Hegman Lake is a 118-acre lake in St. Louis County, 55 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
69007502
County
St. Louis
Surface area
118 acres
Maximum depth
55 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
55 acres, 47% of the lake
Shoreline
4.0 miles
Average water clarity
8.3 feet (Secchi disk, 2 readings)
Nearest town (DNR)
Ely
Latest DNR fish survey
August 2025, targeted survey
Surveys on record
5, since 1980
Fish species recorded
northern pike, smallmouth bass, walleye, yellow perch, and 2 other species
Public accesses (DNR survey record)
2, owned by US Forest Service
Fish consumption
Follow the northeast guidelines; fish from this lake have not been tested
Size
100 to 499 acres
Deepest point
30 to 59 feet
Public access
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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