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Hemlock Lake

πŸ“ Cass County, Michigan

Hemlock Lake is a fishing water in Cass County, Michigan (Southern Lake Michigan management unit).

37
Fish species
1
Boat launches
βœ“
Public access
Conditions today D 44/100 Below-average Last stocked May 3, 2026 Yellow Perch, 182 days ago Keeper size (estimated) Rainbow Trout Stocked fish likely at keeper size by now Access 1 boat launch Public access

πŸ“Š Fishing Conditions

The fishing conditions score rates how favorable Hemlock Lake (Cass County) looks for the day you pick (today by default), from 0 to 100. It adds up five things: how recently the lake was stocked, the moon phase, the season, how many game and panfish species live here (such as bluegill, brook trout and brown trout), and the size of the lake. It does not include the weather forecast. The cards below show how many points each factor contributed.

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44/100
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Conditions score

Below-average, consider a different lake or time of day.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked May 3, 2026
Last: May 3, 2026
πŸŒ— Moon Phase
Last Quarter
Feeding bonus
πŸƒ Season
Late Fall: fish fattening up
November
🐟 Species
11 game/panfish species: outstanding variety
Game & panfish
πŸ“ Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Hemlock Lake (Cass County) Today

Fall fish at Hemlock Lake (Cass County) are feeding heavily before winter. Match the forage: shad, crawfish, and perch patterns work well.

πŸ“Š Fishing Pressure

Fishing pressure is our estimate of how busy Hemlock Lake (Cass County) is likely to be today. It looks at the day of the week, the time of year, and whether the lake has been stocked recently, because fresh stockings tend to draw anglers. Lower pressure usually means more room to work the water for bluegill, brook trout and brown trout.

Moderate estimated pressure today
Weekend Popular stocking lake

Moderate activity expected. Midweek mornings are typically quieter.

Estimate based on day of week, season, and recent stocking. Not a live crowd count.

🐟 Fish Species in Hemlock Lake

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πŸ“… Best Time to Fish Hemlock Lake

Combined bite activity across all 37 species in this lake.

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πŸ“ Fishing Regulations

Statewide general rules for the species found here. Individual waters can have exceptions (special size limits, closed seasons, trout lake types), so check this lake's listing in the official DNR Fishing Guide before heading out.
SpeciesMin sizeDaily limit
BluegillNone25 sunfish combined
Brook Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
Brown Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
Rainbow Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
Walleye15"5
Yellow PerchNone25
Redear SunfishNone25 sunfish combined
WarmouthNone25 sunfish combined
πŸ“… Stocking Timeline 5-year history
27 Stocking events
26,653 Fish stocked
5 Species
183d Since last stock
362d Longest gap
Walleye 1,000
Rainbow Trout 20,870
Brook Trout 3,233
Brown Trout 300
Yellow Perch 1,250
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πŸ“‹ Hemlock Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
May 3, 2026 Yellow Perch 500 5.0"
Apr 27, 2026 Brook Trout 289 8.4"
Apr 30, 2025 Brook Trout 295 8.7"
Apr 7, 2025 Rainbow Trout 2,300 6.4"
Apr 15, 2024 Brook Trout 353 8.3"
Apr 1, 2024 Rainbow Trout 2,464 6.4"
May 4, 2023 Brook Trout 354 8.1"
Apr 4, 2023 Rainbow Trout 2,100 6.4"
Mar 25, 2023 Yellow Perch 750 3.0"
Nov 29, 2022 Brook Trout 25 14.8"
May 9, 2022 Brook Trout 354 7.9"
Apr 11, 2022 Rainbow Trout 2,239 6.9"
Nov 9, 2021 Brook Trout 40 18.9"
Apr 13, 2021 Brook Trout 350 8.1"
Apr 8, 2021 Rainbow Trout 2,239 6.0"
May 12, 2020 Brook Trout 125 11.5"
May 4, 2020 Brown Trout 300 7.4"
Apr 8, 2020 Rainbow Trout 2,200 6.7"
Nov 8, 2019 Brook Trout 25 18.2"
Oct 28, 2019 Walleye 500 7.0"
Apr 29, 2019 Brook Trout 339 7.5"
Apr 4, 2019 Rainbow Trout 2,464 6.4"
May 16, 2018 Brook Trout 354 8.2"
Apr 9, 2018 Rainbow Trout 2,400 5.7"
Apr 24, 2017 Brook Trout 330 8.1"
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* Records shown are from our database. For the most current data, visit the Michigan DNR directly.

πŸ“… Stocking Forecast

Based on 106 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Mar.
Peak Stocking Months
Apr Mar Sep
Most Stocked Species
Rainbow Trout Brook Trout Coho Salmon

* Forecast is based on historical DNR data and is not a guarantee of future stocking.

βš“ Hemlock Lake Boat Launches (1)

One public access site is listed for Hemlock Lake. Select a launch for details. Details come from the Michigan DNR boating access data and can change, so check posted signs on site. See all Cass County boat launches.

Hemlock Lake Gravel ramp Fee required 1 trailer lane 6 parking
Amenities
Vault toilet, AIS signage, Accessible restrooms
Hours
04:00-23:00
Phone
269-673-4747
Record updated
April 2026
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