Lake Henry

Lake Henry is a reservoir in Wayne County, but a dependable surface-area figure was not found. Dependable maximum-depth and storage-volume figures were not found for Lake Henry, so neither should be estimated from a similarly named lake.

What to Expect at Lake Henry

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Lake Henry, the safest approach is to read the water in front of you instead of assuming it fishes like another lake with the same name.

Fish and Useful Baits at Lake Henry

Fish reported from Lake Henry include black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass, and yellow perch.

Bass

For Lake Henry largemouth, use a shallow crankbait or swim jig to locate fish, then slow down with a jig or soft plastic.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Slow vertical presentations around wood and suspended cover are dependable for Lake Henry crappie. Bluegill and other sunfish in Lake Henry take worms, crickets and tiny jigs along shade and vegetation. Keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to the bottom when perch are the target on Lake Henry.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

A simple bottom rig with cut bait or prepared bait is a practical channel catfish setup on Lake Henry.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Lake Henry

Use the first few bites to identify a depth instead of changing lures after every cast on Lake Henry. Then check the original creek route, the dam end and any point on Lake Henry that reaches toward deeper water.

When to Fish Lake Henry

Spring at Lake Henry favors warming coves, feeder mouths and protected spawning banks. Once summer heat settles over Lake Henry, work the deepest active cover instead of assuming every fish has moved to the bottom. Windblown points on Lake Henry become worth checking when autumn baitfish move shallow.