The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
South Heron Lake
Jackson County, Minnesota · about 2,470 acres (3.9 sq mi)
34°F water, calm this morning.
About South Heron Lake
In Jackson County, Minnesota, South Heron Lake covers about 2,470 acres.
It stretches about 4 miles end to end with roughly 13.4 miles of shoreline. At about 1,430 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Lakefield lies about 1.4 miles to the southeast.
- Size
- About 2,470 acres (3.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 13.4 miles
- End to end
- About 4 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,430 ft
- County
- Jackson County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in Minnesota, walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 34°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairWalleye
Cold. Slow jigs on deep structure.
- FairNorthern pike
Cold. Slow baits near weed edges and drop-offs.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- FairYellow perch
Cold. Deep schools; small jigs or minnows.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:12 am · sunset 4:56 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near South Heron Lake
- Lakefieldabout 1.4 mi southeast
- Windomabout 10 mi northeast
- Jacksonabout 11 mi southeast
- Lake Parkabout 17 mi south
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Questions about South Heron Lake
What fish are in South Heron Lake?
Lakes like South Heron Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is South Heron Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is South Heron Lake?
About 2,470 acres, with about 13.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near South Heron Lake?
Lakefield is about 1.4 miles southeast; Windom is about 10 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at South Heron Lake today?
The surface was about 34°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
South Heron Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
