Hehe Lake in Houghton County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  The Houghton County entry here is Hehe Lake, in Michigan. This is rolling bush ground. Small at around 6 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is a small entry by Houghton County standards. Head to Iron River, 22 miles away, for anything you forgot. After that come Stambaugh, Iron River at 23 miles and Crystal Falls at 32 miles. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Hehe Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Fish documented in Houghton County include rainbow smelt, bloater and cisco. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. The near bank of Hehe Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 64°F; the cold one sits at 10°F. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough late April. The open-water window runs from around late April to about late November in an average year. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Hehe Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. For walleye, a jig and minnow near the bottom is the standard; evenings beat middays. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. For a change of water, Rookery Lake is 0.2 miles distant. Nothing on Hehe Lake should be assumed from this page alone.