Henry Lake fishing

Fishing at Henry Lake is on a reservoir, stocked with Largemouth Bass, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch, and Bluegill, and 1 more. It is stocked about 1.7 times a year since 2011, most often in January. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and Rainbow Trout and dawn, day, and dusk for Brook Trout, Brown Trout, and Yellow Perch.

Last stocked

January 1, 2025

Plants on record

25

Since 2011

Species recorded

7

Average size

6 in

Surface acres

40.7

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Blair, WI
Boat ramp
Yes
ADA accessible
No
Facilities
restrooms, dock

Riverside Memorial Park's concrete ramp in Blair has a boarding dock and an ADA-accessible restroom, though the route to the dock itself is not accessible. Slow no-wake water; unlined roadside parking on N Park Road.

Sources: water_type , access.boat_ramp , access.ada , shore_notes , nearest_town , facilities , fishing_notes , watch_outs

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How Henry Lake is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of January. In 2025 it was January 1, 2025, about when it usually is.

Fish at Henry Lake

Fishing Henry Lake is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 11 of 25 plants on record, ahead of Brown Trout and 5 more.

Largemouth Bass 11 plants
Plants
11 of 25
Last stocked
January 1, 2022
Average length
2.4 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Brown Trout 6 plants
Plants
6 of 25
Last stocked
January 1, 2023
Average length
10.2 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Brown Trout guide.

Brook Trout 4 plants
Plants
4 of 25
Last stocked
January 1, 2024
Average length
11.3 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Brook Trout guide.

Bluegill 1 plant
Plants
1 of 25
Last stocked
January 1, 2025
Average length
3 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Bluegill guide.

Fathead Minnow 1 plant
Plants
1 of 25
Last stocked
January 1, 2025
Rainbow Trout 1 plant
Plants
1 of 25
Last stocked
January 1, 2022
Average length
13 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Yellow Perch 1 plant
Plants
1 of 25
Last stocked
January 1, 2025
Average length
2 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Yellow Perch guide.

Fishing Henry Lake

Henry Lake provides various fishing opportunities. Anglers can target Panfish in its waters. Furthermore, Largemouth Bass are also found within Henry Lake. Additionally, Northern Pike are available for those casting their lines. These species contribute to the overall fishing experience at Henry Lake.

Sources: apps.dnr.wi.gov

What to watch for

Anglers should be aware of invasive species in Henry Lake, including the Chinese Mystery Snail and Curly-Leaf Pondweed.

Fish stocked per year

  • 1,1752011
  • 9212012
  • 1,8502013
  • 2652014
  • 2,0252015
  • 4,5422016
  • 3,0022017
  • 2,9502018
  • 1,1652019
  • 3,4352020
  • 4,5002021
  • 1,8022022
  • 3152023
  • 2702024
  • 39,9002025

Stocking history

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Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
January 1, 2025 Fathead Minnow 36,000 – report
January 1, 2025 Bluegill 2,100 3 in report
January 1, 2025 Yellow Perch 1,800 2 in report
January 1, 2024 Brook Trout 270 – report
January 1, 2023 Brown Trout 200 11 in report
January 1, 2023 Brook Trout 115 11 in report
January 1, 2022 Brook Trout 125 10 in report
January 1, 2022 Brown Trout 150 10 in report
January 1, 2022 Rainbow Trout 60 13 in report
January 1, 2022 Largemouth Bass 1,467 2.7 in report
January 1, 2021 Largemouth Bass 4,500 2.8 in report
January 1, 2020 Largemouth Bass 3,435 2.3 in report
January 1, 2019 Largemouth Bass 1,165 2.7 in report
January 1, 2018 Brown Trout 175 10 in report
January 1, 2018 Largemouth Bass 2,775 2.2 in report
January 1, 2017 Brown Trout 230 10 in report
January 1, 2017 Largemouth Bass 2,772 2.1 in report
January 1, 2016 Largemouth Bass 4,542 2.2 in report
January 1, 2015 Brown Trout 175 10 in report
January 1, 2015 Largemouth Bass 1,850 1.9 in report
January 1, 2014 Brown Trout 265 10 in report
January 1, 2013 Largemouth Bass 1,850 2.1 in report
January 1, 2012 Largemouth Bass 921 1.9 in report
January 1, 2011 Brook Trout 250 13 in report
January 1, 2011 Largemouth Bass 925 3 in report
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Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.

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