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: There is no motor HP limit, but all boats must be operated at no wake speed.

Site-specific 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.

Fishing is allowed on this lake year-round.

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