Location: Pyramid State Park is located south of Pinckneyville in Perry County. Heron Lake can be reached by turning west off of State Route 127 onto Pyatt-Cutler Road. Turn right into the entrance of Pyramid State Park.

Description: Heron lake is a 5-acre, unreclaimed strip cut within Pyramid State Park. There is a gravel boat launch and dock.

History and Status of the Sport Fishery: No fish community survey has been conducted on this lake. However, an initial survey is planned for 2022 and will be repeated every other year. Starting in 2020, 8-inch channel catfish will be stocked in the lake on an annual basis to enhance angling opportunities.

Additional Lake Information: Note: A new horsepower rule went into effect February of 2018: Unlimited HP motor limit and all boats/motors must be operated at no wake speed for all waters contained within Pyramid State Park.

Site Regulations:
Largemouth bass: 5 fish under 14” and fish 1 over 18” limit, 14–18 inch protected slot (no possession)
Channel catfish: 6 fish daily limit

2 pole and line fishing only and bowfishing is allowed.

Contact Information:
Pyramid State Park:
618-357-2574
IDNR Fisheries Biologist, Nick Abell
618-967-0952