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Hess Lake
Hess Lake is a lake in Oakland County, Michigan. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Michigan's fish & wildlife agency; 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
90°
65°
8 mph
6%
Sat
Rain
83°
68°
10 mph
69%
Sun
Showers
67°
63°
13 mph
69%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Cass Lake0.6 mistocked Jun 26, 2025
- Dow Lake1.3 mi
- Elizabeth Lake1.1 mi
- Otter Lake1.3 mi
- Dollar Lake1.3 mi
- Geneva Lake1.9 mi
- Orchard Lake2.0 mi
- Sylvan Lake1.7 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.
Hess Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Hess 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 Hess Lake?+
Hess Lake is a lake in Oakland County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.