Hess Lake

Newaygo County, Michigan

Hess Lake is in Newaygo County near the town of Newaygo, Michigan. It has a public boat ramp.

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Surface area758 acres

Max depth—

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Hess Lake public rampRamp
Public boat ramp and water access near 8872 Redwood Dr, Newaygo.Directions ↗
More public accessPublic
See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Hess Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Michigan Department of Natural Resources ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

Use the public ramp off Redwood Drive.
Get the DNR lake map for Hess Lake before you go to find drop-offs.
Check the current Michigan fishing guide for size and bag limits.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.