Henderson Lakes near Escanaba: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Henderson Lakes sits within Delta County in Michigan. What surrounds it is pine and birch. Small at around 4 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Delta County. The town to know is Escanaba, 12 miles out. The nearest city of size is Green Bay, 85 miles away. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Henderson Lakes

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Delta County records list white sucker, alewife and rock bass among the fish reported. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Fish Henderson Lakes to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 17°F and July at about 67°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Hard water is a season in its own right here. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough mid April. Ice usually gives way near mid April, and forms again about early December. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Plan any trip to Henderson Lakes around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. If the gate is shut, South Lake at 1.8 miles is the nearest alternative. Nothing here settles the position at Henderson Lakes for certain.