Hemphill Lake is a lake in Becker County, Minnesota. Hemphill Lake covers about 32 acres.
What to Expect at Hemphill Lake
Hemphill Lake is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.
Fish and Useful Baits at Hemphill Lake
Fish reported from Hemphill Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, common shiner, golden shiner, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.
Bass
For bass at Hemphill, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.
Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish
For panfish at Hemphill, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill and pumpkinseed, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.
Northern Pike
For large predators at Hemphill, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.
Bullheads
For bottom fishing at Hemphill, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads.
Rock Bass
At Hemphill, use a small jig, worm or tiny crankbait around rock and firm shorelines for rock bass.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Hemphill Lake
On a first trip to Hemphill, check one quiet cove, one rocky or firm point and the nearby deep water with a moving lure, then use a jig or worm where you find fish.
When to Fish Hemphill Lake
Spring at Hemphill is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall at Hemphill can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.