South Hegman Lake
St. Louis County, Minnesota
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Other fish species in the lake include Cisco (Tullibee) and White Sucker.
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History & Status of the Fishery
South Hegman Lake is located approximately 10 miles N of Ely and is entirely within the BWCAW. There are several small islands and the shoreline is primarily rocky with a thick coniferous forest present.
Access is by a 80 rod portage from the Echo Trail (CR116). There are 3 designated USFS campsites located on the lake. South Hegman is a popular lake for visitors seeking a wilderness type experience without too much effort. It receives alot of use from visitors travelling through to view the pictographs on North Hegman.
The 2014 population assessment included catches of northern pike and smallmouth bass. One large (25.6 inch) walleye was sampled. Yellow perch, cisco and white sucker were also sampled in relatively low abundance.
Northern pike numbers in 2014 (1.5/gill net) were higher than the long term average (0.5/gill net) for all assessments on this lake. Pike sizes averaged a respectable 29.4 inches and the largest pike sampled was 37.4 inches long.
Smallmouth bass numbers in 2014 (0.7/gill net) were similar to the long term average (0.6/gill net) for all assessments on this lake. The average smallmouth sampled was 10.9 inches long and about 4 to 5 years old. The largest smallmouth sampled was 15.3 inches long and 9 years old.
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Are there any state parks near South Hegman Lake?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around South Hegman Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| North Hegman Lake | 0.8 mi | 70 | 30 ft |
| Regenbogen Lake | 0.8 mi | 11 | 34 ft |
| Hunch Lake | 1.1 mi | 15 | |
| First Lake | 1.3 mi | 16 | 30 ft |
| Erickson Lake | 1.3 mi | 97 | 0 ft |
| Nels Lake | 1.4 mi | 182 | 30 ft |
| Oriole Lake | 2.0 mi | 42 | |
| Agassa Lake | 2.0 mi | 72 | 9 ft |
| Hopkins Lake | 2.6 mi | 18 | 11 ft |
| Holy Lake | 2.7 mi | 70 | 13 ft |
