Hendrickson Lake in Polk County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Hendrickson Lake stands in Polk County, Minnesota. Height above sea level is 1,280 feet. This is a pocket water of some 11 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Our Polk County list holds plenty of bigger water. Start from Fosston, 5.1 miles down the road. It is 72 miles to Fargo, the nearest city. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Hendrickson Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Survey and observation records for Polk County include yellow perch, brown bullhead, white sucker and northern pike. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Fish Hendrickson Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 68°F, the coldest about 3°F. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer and winter test it. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near mid April. Open water usually runs from mid April until about mid November. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Plan around that when you fish Hendrickson Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. For a change of water, Overby Lake is 0.6 miles distant. Confirm before you fish Hendrickson Lake.