Heikkila

St. Louis County

Near Cromwell

DOW: 69084600

Northern PikeGood · 70Yellow PerchGood · 60

A 107-acre lake near Cromwell in St. Louis County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 1974.

Fish Species (3)

Northern Pike

Good · 70

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

3.04 lbs

Catch rate: 6.0 per gill net · typical 3–8.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 29, 1974	6.00	-	3.04 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 29, 1974	0.75	-	2.25 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Good · 60

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.11 lbs

Catch rate: 19.0 per gill net · typical 4.5–19 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 29, 1974	19.00	-	0.11 lbs	Standard gill nets

Other species in this lake (1)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

White Sucker

Good · 51

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

4.75 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net · typical 2–11.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 29, 1974	1.00	-	4.75 lbs	Standard gill nets

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Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

Northern Pike

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Angling: 10 (not more than 2 over 26". All from 22-26" must be immediatley released).

Perch

20 daily and 40 in possession

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

Northern Pike

Season: Nov 15, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Darkhouse spearing: 10 (only 1 between 22-26" and 1 over 26"; or, only 2 over 26").

Bowfin, buffalo, carp, carpsuckers, freshwater drum, goldeneye, redhorse, and suckers

no limit

Biologist Notes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Heikkila?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Northern Pike and Yellow Perch in Heikkila. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Heikkila?

We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Heikkila. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.

How deep is Heikkila?

Heikkila has a maximum depth of 10 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Heikkila last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Heikkila is from 1974. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Heikkila have any invasive species?

No invasive species are on record for Heikkila in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.

Are there special fishing regulations on Heikkila?

No — Heikkila has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide perch limit is: 20 daily and 40 in possession. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.