Hemingway Lake near Durand: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Set in Shiawassee County, Hemingway Lake is a Michigan water. Elevation runs to 833 feet. At roughly 4 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Durand sits 5 miles from the bank. It is 27 miles to Lansing, the nearest city. If this one is busy: Aginaw Lake after 3.7 miles, Round Lake at 4.1 miles, Rose Lake after 4.3 miles, Woods Lake at 4.5 miles and Morgan Lakes after 5.7 miles. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Hemingway Lake

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Public occurrence data for Shiawassee County names bluegill, northern pike and largemouth bass. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Anyone new to Hemingway Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 70°F and January reads 21°F. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough early April. The season between ice runs from about early April to mid December. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Time your trip to Hemingway Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. A parking area is marked roughly half a mile out. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. If the gate is shut, Aginaw Lake at 3.7 miles is the nearest alternative. Rules at Hemingway Lake are worth checking on the day.