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type: compare
title: "Fish Lake vs Heron Lake (South Heron)"
county: "Jackson"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/fish-lake-vs-heron-lake-south-heron
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# Fish Lake vs Heron Lake (South Heron)

Two of the top-scoring lakes in Jackson County, Minnesota, side by side.

| | [Fish Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/jackson-county/fish-lake) | [Heron Lake (South Heron)](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/jackson-county/heron-lake-south-heron) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lake Score | 56/100 | 52/100 |
| Nearest town | Windom | Lakefield |
| Surface area | 297 acres | 2,641 acres |
| Max depth | 26 ft | 5 ft |
| Shoreline | 3.4 mi | 14.4 mi |
| Water clarity | 8.1 ft | 1.1 ft |
| Public access | 1 public boat launch (concrete) | 2 public boat launches (concrete) |
| Fish species | 14 | 10 |
| Game fish | Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie | Walleye, Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, Bigmouth Buffalo |
| Stocked | Yes | Yes |
| Special regulations | No | No |
| Swim beach | No | No |
| Camping | No | Yes |
| Invasive species | None listed | None listed |

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/fish-lake-vs-heron-lake-south-heron)*