The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 2 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Hess Lake
Newaygo County, Michigan · about 710 acres (1.1 sq mi)
48°F water, calm this morning.
About Hess Lake
In Newaygo County, Michigan, Hess Lake covers about 710 acres.
From end to end it runs about 1.8 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 5.5 miles. The water sits about 760 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Newaygo, is about 2 miles northwest. The closest city is Grand Rapids, about 29 miles away.
- Size
- About 710 acres (1.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 5.5 miles
- End to end
- About 1.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 760 ft
- County
- Newaygo County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise
- 3:45 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 mph
Saturday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Expect the usual Michigan mix for a lake this size: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 48°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
2 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:34 am · sunset 5:19 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Hess Lake
- Newaygoabout 2 mi northwest
- Fremontabout 9.4 mi northwest
- White Cloudabout 11 mi north
- Kent Cityabout 11 mi south
- Grand Rapidsnearest city, about 29 mi south
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Questions about Hess Lake
What fish are in Hess Lake?
Lakes like Hess Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Hess Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Hess Lake?
About 710 acres, with about 5.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Hess Lake?
Newaygo is about 2 miles northwest; Fremont is about 9.4 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Hess Lake today?
The surface was about 48°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Hess Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
