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Frequently Asked Questions About Heritage Lake, MN
- How big is Heritage Lake?
- How deep is Heritage Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Heritage Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Heritage Lake area?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Heritage Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Heritage Lake?
How big is Heritage Lake?
How deep is Heritage Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Heritage Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Cisco (Tullibee), Shorthead Redhorse and White Sucker.
Are there places to stay in the Heritage Lake area?
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Are there places to eat and drink near Heritage Lake?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Heritage Lake (69-0469) is a small, rocky lake with bog stained water located in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The lake is only accessible via portage trails from Loon, Shell or Lynx Lakes. The U.S. Forest Service maintains two primitive campsites on the lake. The fish community is relatively simple with only a few species present. Northern pike appear to be the primary predator species present in Heritage Lake. The number of pike caught in nets was typical for lakes like Heritage. The average individual weight of 4.1 pounds, however, was exceptional. Two size groups of pike were found during this investigation. Most individuals averaged about 20 inches in length, however, 23% of the catch exceeded 35 inches. The largest individual pike captured was 40.7 inches long and weighed over 16 pounds.Walleye and smallmouth bass are also present in Heritage Lake in low numbers. Lengths of walleye ranged from 12.5 to 18.2 inches and averaged 15.6 inches. The only smallmouth bass captured was 10.7 inches in length.Other species caught during the 2003 Heritage Lake survey included cisco, white sucker, shorthead redhorse, rock bass, and yellow perch.
What is the average air temp for Heritage Lake?
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Heritage Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Lynx Lake | 1.2 mi | 291 | 85 ft |
| Shell Lake | 1.7 mi | 493 | 15 ft |
| Little Hustler Lake | 2.0 mi | 69 | 70 ft |
| Agawato Lake | 2.2 mi | 39 | 58 ft |
| Lower Pauness Lake | 2.6 mi | 171 | 36 ft |
| Hustler Lake | 2.8 mi | 277 | 74 ft |
| Upper Pauness Lake | 3.1 mi | 192 | 14.5 ft |
| Loon Lake | 3.1 mi | 2,498 | 76 ft |
| Emerald Lake | 3.3 mi | 77 | 34 ft |
| Little Loon Lake | 3.7 mi | 167 | 68 ft |
