Hefta Lake
About Hefta Lake
Hefta Lake is a 126-acre lake near Sunburg in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. It reaches 10 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.6 miles of shoreline.
The DNR has no fish survey on file for this lake, so treat any fishing as exploratory.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in.
Plan Your Visit to Hefta Lake
- 126 acres, up to 10 feet deep, near Sunburg
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 126 acres
- Max depth
- 10 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.6 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 126 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
Activities
Amenities
Fish Species
Plan your trip to Hefta Lake
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hefta Lake?
Hefta Lake is in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, near Sunburg. It covers 126 acres and reaches 10 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Hefta Lake?
Hefta Lake covers 126 acres with about 2.6 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 10 feet.
What fish can you catch at Hefta Lake?
The DNR has no fish survey on file for Hefta Lake.
Is there a public boat launch on Hefta Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Hefta Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Hefta 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.