Hemlock Lake (Hillsdale County)
Hemlock Lake is in Hillsdale County near Allen, Reading and Quincy in southern Michigan. It is a deep lake of about 140 acres with a mix of warmwater species and some trout.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Rainbow Trout
Shorelines and inlets in cool months, deeper water in summer.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Hemlock Lake public rampRampOne public boat ramp listed on the lake's west side.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Hemlock Lake (Hillsdale County) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Michigan Department of Natural Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Hemlock Lake (Hillsdale County) ↗Local tips
- The lake reaches about 64 feet, so fish the deeper basins for trout and walleye in summer.
- Work weed edges and docks for bass and bluegill in the shallows.
- Check the ramp before you tow in, since only one public ramp is listed.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.