Heikkilla
A 130-acre lake near Embarrass in St. Louis County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 2019.
Fish Species (8)
Yellow Perch
Typical numbers · large fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 2019
Catch rate: 7.0 per gill net · typical 3.3–18.3 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2019 | 0.33 | 1.5" | 0.32 lbs |
| Jul 22, 2019 | 200.50 | 1.5" | - |
| Jul 22, 2019 | 7.00 | 1.5" | 0.31 lbs |
Northern Pike
Above-normal numbers · small fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 2019
Catch rate: 11.0 per gill net · typical 3–9 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2019 | 11.00 | 18.4" | 1.40 lbs |
| Jul 22, 2019 | 1.67 | 18.4" | 1.30 lbs |
| Jul 22, 2019 | 0.50 | 18.4" | - |
Pumpkinseed
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 2019
Catch rate: 105.0 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2019 | 105.00 | - | - |
Other species in this lake (5)
Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.
Black Bullhead
Above-normal numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 2019
Catch rate: 5.8 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2019 | 5.78 | 5.0" | 0.09 lbs |
| Jul 22, 2019 | 36.50 | 5.0" | - |
| Jul 22, 2019 | 102.00 | 5.0" | 0.02 lbs |
Brown Bullhead
Large fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 2019
Catch rate: 0.67 per gill net · typical 198 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2019 | 0.67 | 8.0" | 0.28 lbs |
White Sucker
Typical numbers · average-size fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 2019
Catch rate: 5.3 per gill net · typical 5.3–22.1 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2019 | 3.50 | 15.0" | - |
| Jul 22, 2019 | 5.33 | 15.0" | 1.53 lbs |
| Jul 22, 2019 | 1.89 | 15.0" | 1.74 lbs |
Golden Shiner
Small fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 2019
Catch rate: 0.11 per trap net · typical 0.3–2.8 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2019 | 0.11 | 6.0" | 0.08 lbs |
| Jul 22, 2019 | 123.50 | 6.0" | - |
Fathead Minnow
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 2019
Catch rate: 2.5 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2019 | 2.50 | - | - |
Biologist Notes
July 22, 2019Heikkilla Lake is located approximately 1.5 miles SE of Embarrass within the Superior National Forest. This shallow lake is surrounded by private land…
Heikkilla Lake is located approximately 1.5 miles SE of Embarrass within the Superior National Forest. This shallow lake is surrounded by private land and no public access is present. The 2019 survey of Heikkilla Lake represents the first time this lake has been sampled by DNR Fisheries. Black bullheads dominated the gill net (81%) and trap net (59%) catches. Young-of-the-year yellow perch were the most common species observed in the small mesh trap nets. Several minnow species were also sampled. Other species of interest included northern pike and yellow perch. Northern pike numbers in 2019 at 11.0/gill net were very high compared to other similar area lakes. Pike average length was 19.1 inches. Pike sizes ranged from 15.2 inches to a maximum of 25.8 inches. Yellow perch numbers in 2019 of 7.0/gill net were similar to other area lakes comparable to Heikkilla. Perch sizes averaged 8.5 inches. Perch lengths ranged from 5.9 to 11.4 inches. Black bullhead numbers in 2019 of 102.0/gill net were extremely high when compared to other similar area lakes. Bullhead average length was only 5.5 inches.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Heikkilla?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Yellow Perch and Northern Pike in Heikkilla. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at Heikkilla?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Heikkilla. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Heikkilla?
Heikkilla has a maximum depth of 7 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in Heikkilla last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Heikkilla is from 2019.
Does Heikkilla have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Heikkilla 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
- 129.6 acres
- Max Depth
- 7 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.3 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed