Hillsdale County · lake · 150 acres
Hemlock Lake
Stocked 5× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
Hemlock Lake is a lake in Hillsdale County, Michigan — most recently on May 3, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Michigan DNR; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
84°
57°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
87°
64°
9 mph
5%
Sat
Showers
81°
67°
14 mph
64%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 3 | Yellow Perch | 500 | 12.7" | |
| Apr 27 | Brook Trout | 289 | 21.2" | |
| Mar 31 | Rainbow Trout | 2,300 | 15.01" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 30 | Brook Trout | 295 | 22" | |
| Apr 7 | Rainbow Trout | 2,300 | 16.17" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Carpenter Lake0.5 mistocked May 3, 2026
- Duck Lake1.4 mi
- Round Lake1.2 mi
- Long Lake1.9 mi
- Mud Lake2.8 mi
- Berry Lake3.1 mi
- Allen Lake3.3 mi
- Loon Lake3.4 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MI regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Hemlock Lake fishing — FAQ
When does Hemlock Lake get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2025, stocking at Hemlock Lake peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Hemlock Lake?+
Yes — Michigan requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Hemlock Lake?+
Hemlock Lake is a lake in Hillsdale County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated May 3, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.