Hanes Lake near Newberry: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Hanes Lake is a Schoolcraft County water, in Michigan. The country round it is rolling bush from end to end. Newberry sits 17 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Beyond it, Munising at 39 miles and Manistique at 41 miles. Within a short run: Bennet Springs at 0.5 miles, Belle Lakes sits 0.6 miles out, Whitney Lake at 0.7 miles, Perch Lake sits 0.8 miles out and Grass Lake at 0.9 miles. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Hanes Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Fish documented in Schoolcraft County include rainbow smelt, alewife, bloater, yellow perch and white sucker. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Treat Hanes Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 64°F on average, January about 16°F. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Ice-out usually falls in late April, and the weeks after it fish hardest. On average, late April opens the water and early December closes it again. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Plan any trip to Hanes Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. The nearest alternative is Bennet Springs, 0.5 miles out. Check the position at Hanes Lake before loading the car.