Lake Henry, Minnesota: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lake Henry is set in Douglas County, Minnesota. It sits at 1,368 feet above sea level. Around 151 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. Alexandria at 1.2 miles is the nearest place to stop. Osakis is 11 miles away, with Glenwood at 17 miles. Not far off: Lake Agnes near enough 0.6 miles, Lake Darling at 1.5 miles, Lake Connie near enough 1.7 miles, Lake Winona at 1.8 miles and Lake Cowdrey near enough 2 miles. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Lake Henry

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Public occurrence data for Douglas County names largemouth bass, common carp and bluegill. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Treat Lake Henry as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 71°F, the coldest about 9°F. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near mid April. Open water usually runs from mid April until about late November. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. It sets the rhythm of the year at Lake Henry.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. A jetty or pier is mapped about half a mile from here. Toilets show in mapping about half a mile away. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Should this one be busy, Lake Agnes is 0.6 miles off. Confirm access to Lake Henry locally before you travel.