Henry Lake Fishing near Wakefield, Michigan

• Overview

  Look for Henry Lake in Gogebic County, Michigan. The setting is pine and birch. Around 46 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. Compared with other Michigan water on our list, it sits high. The closest town, Wakefield, is 12 miles away. For a city, Thunder Bay is 144 miles off. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Henry Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Survey and observation records for Gogebic County include bluegill, yellow perch, walleye, largemouth bass and white sucker. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. At Henry Lake the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 10°F to 65°F. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from late April. In an average year the thaw lands around late April and the freeze near late November. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Henry Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Henry Lake Boat Launch sits about half a mile away and carries the launch. Public data has parking about half a mile from the shore. A pier or jetty stands half a mile away, which helps on a crowded bank. You can camp half a mile off, which suits an early start. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. The nearest alternative is Orchid Lake, 0.4 miles out. Confirm before you fish Henry Lake.