Henderson Lake

Henderson Lake is a lake in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. Henderson Lake covers about 75.3 acres, reaches a recorded 57 feet and holds about 1,550 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Henderson Lake

Henderson 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 Henderson Lake

Fish reported from Henderson Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, bluntnose minnow, bowfin, common carp, golden shiner, green sunfish, johnny darter, largemouth bass, northern pike, orangespotted sunfish, pumpkinseed, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.

Bass

For bass at Henderson, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

For panfish at Henderson, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, pumpkinseed, and green sunfish, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.

Walleye

For roaming fish at Henderson, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.

Northern Pike

For large predators at Henderson, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.

Bullheads and Carp

For bottom fishing at Henderson, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads, and use corn or dough bait on a simple bottom rig for carp.

Other Reported Fish

Other choices at Henderson include these plans: work a tough soft plastic or cut bait near weeds and wood for bowfin.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Henderson Lake

On a first trip to Henderson, 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 Henderson Lake

Spring at Henderson 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 Henderson can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.