Jackson County · lake · 4,279 acres
Heron Lake
Heron Lake is a lake in Jackson County, Minnesota. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Minnesota's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Rain
75°
63°
28 mph
77%
Sat
Mostly clear
81°
60°
16 mph
5%
Sun
Overcast
89°
62°
12 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Jack Creek0.9 mi
- Division Creek1.3 mi
- Heron Lake1.5 mi
- Okabena Creek2.7 mi
- Duck Lake3.1 mi
- South Heron Lake4.1 mi
- Teal Lake3.4 mi
- Timber Lake4.1 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MN regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Heron Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Heron Lake?+
Yes — Minnesota requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Heron Lake?+
Heron Lake is a lake in Jackson County, Minnesota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.