South Hegman Lake is a lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota. South Hegman Lake covers about 118 acres.
What to Expect at South Hegman Lake
South Hegman Lake is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.
Fish and Useful Baits at South Hegman Lake
Fish reported from South Hegman Lake include cisco, northern pike, smallmouth bass, walleye, white sucker, and yellow perch.
Bass
For bass at South Hegman, work a tube, Ned rig or small crankbait across rock and firm points for smallmouth.
Yellow Perch
For panfish at South Hegman, keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.
Walleye
For roaming fish at South Hegman, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.
Northern Pike
For large predators at South Hegman, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.
Cisco
For other cold-water fish at South Hegman, use a tiny jig or small spoon at the depth where cisco are schooling.
A Simple Fishing Plan for South Hegman Lake
On a first trip to South Hegman, check one quiet cove, one rocky or firm point and the nearby deep water with a moving lure, then use a jig or worm where you find fish.
When to Fish South Hegman Lake
Spring at South Hegman is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall at South Hegman can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.