Hemlock Lake Fishing in Otsego County, Michigan

• Overview

  Hemlock Lake falls in Otsego County, part of Michigan. The surroundings are lake country bush. About 6 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is a small entry by Otsego County standards. Gaylord is the closest town at 18 miles. Further out sit Indian River (18 miles) and Lewiston (22 miles). It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Hemlock Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Otsego County records list rock bass, white sucker, largemouth bass and northern pike among the fish reported. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Read Hemlock Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 67°F in July and bottoms out near 17°F in January. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around mid April. Expect the water usable from around mid April until roughly early December. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. On Hemlock Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. If the gate is shut, Lost Lake at 0.4 miles is the nearest alternative. For Hemlock Lake in particular, ask before you travel.