Heart Lake
About Heart Lake
Heart Lake is a 224-acre lake near Mallard in Clearwater County, Minnesota. It reaches 55 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3.5 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 19.5 feet, which is exceptionally clear for Minnesota.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 5 fish species here, including largemouth bass, bluegill, yellow perch, and rock bass. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2013.
No public water access is on record with the DNR, so getting on the water generally depends on a resort, private landing or permission from a shoreline owner.
Plan Your Visit to Heart Lake
- 224 acres, up to 55 feet deep, near Mallard
- No public access on record — access is through resorts, private landings or shoreline owners
- Game fish on the DNR survey: largemouth bass, bluegill, yellow perch, and rock bass
- Average water clarity around 19.5 feet — very clear
Access & Fees
- Public access
- No public access on record
- Launch fee
- —
Conditions
- Surface area
- 224 acres
- Max depth
- 55 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.5 mi
- Water clarity
- 19.5 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 54 acres
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
No developed facilities on record. Plan to be self-sufficient.
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 5
- Game fish
- 4
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2013
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- No
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Heart Lake?
Heart Lake is in Clearwater County, Minnesota, near Mallard. It covers 224 acres and reaches 55 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Heart Lake?
Heart Lake covers 224 acres with about 3.5 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 55 feet.
What fish can you catch at Heart Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, and Rock Bass. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Heart Lake?
No. The DNR lists no public water access on Heart Lake.
Can you swim at Heart Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Heart Lake. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.
Is Heart Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Heart Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.