Wild cutthroat populations in the lake declined drastically in the late '70s, but because of supplemental fingerling stockings and habitat restoration by the Henry's Lake Foundation , the future looks better than ever. Shallow water and heavy weed growth makes Henry's Lake a fly fisher's dream. Cutthroat, rainbow-cutthroat hybrids, and brook trout all reach huge proportions. It's hard to find many places where you still have as good a chance to get a five-pound brookie as you do here. Fly fishing is best near the mouths of the streams and at the springs.
Public access is poor.
There is a lodge there that offers camping, cabins, and boat-launch facilities. There is also a public boat-launch area just south of Staley Springs. The Staley Springs area is also popular because a large underground spring enters the lake and cuts a large channel through the weedbeds, and the trout congregate near this tunnel. Fishing location is very important on Henry's Lake. If you've never fished it before, I suggest you start at Staley Springs and watch where others are fishing.