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PYRAMID-HERON LAKE
Lake Information
County: Perry
Acreage: 5
Recreational Amenities
Boat Fishing? yes
Boat Ramps? Yes
Boat Rental? No
Skiing? No
Swimming? No
There are no zebra mussels in this lake.
Fish Stocking | |||
Year |
Species |
Size |
Count |
2021 |
Channel Catfish |
Advanced Fingerling 4 - 7" |
125 |
Additional information for stocking on PYRAMID-HERON LAKE
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 three years. Channel Catfish are stocked in this lake annually.
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: 618-357-2574IDNR Fisheries Biologist, Nick Abell618-967-0952