Hefta
A 126-acre lake near Sunburg in Kandiyohi County.
Fish Species (1)
No gamefish, panfish, or trout are on record for this lake. The species recorded here are listed below.
Other species in this lake (1)
Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.
Black Bullhead
Above-normal numbers · average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1988
Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 113.7 per trap net · typical 2.2–60.5 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 1988 | 119.50 | - | 0.28 lbs |
| Jun 6, 1988 | 113.67 | - | 0.28 lbs |
Biologist Notes
June 6, 1988BLACK BULLHEAD GILLNET CATCH INDICES ARE 79.7 TIMES GREATER THAN THE STATEWIDE MEDIAN.
BLACK BULLHEAD GILLNET CATCH INDICES ARE 79.7 TIMES GREATER THAN THE STATEWIDE MEDIAN.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Hefta?
Minnesota DNR surveys of Hefta record 1 species, but no common gamefish or panfish among them. See the species list above for what has been sampled.
Is there public access at Hefta?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Hefta. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Hefta?
Hefta has a maximum depth of 10 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When was Hefta last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR fish survey data for Hefta is from 1988. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Hefta have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Hefta in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.
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Lake Details
- Surface Area
- 126.12 acres
- Max Depth
- 10 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.56 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed