Hess Lake - Baroda Twp

Berrien County

Hess Lake is located in beautiful Baroda Township, Michigan, only 90 minutes away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Chicago. There are several hospitals and medical facilities in the area, such as Spectrum Health Lakeland Medical Center (a 19-minute drive), and Memorial Hospital (a 36-minute drive).

The nearest airport is South Haven Area Regional Airport, which offers commercial flights throughout the calendar year.

Hess Lake

Hess Lake is well regarded amongst locals for its excellent fishing conditions and the wide variety of species within its waters. These include largemouth bass, channel catfish, smallmouth bass, and black bullhead. Whether you’re an expert angler or a novice netter, fishing at Hess Lake is an experience you won’t soon forget.

If you get tired of fishing, there are several other excellent activities for you and your guests to pursue on the water. Boating is incredible in the summer months, and kayaking in particular serves as the best way to get views of the beautiful shoreline. Swimming is also great in warm weather. And watersports are the perfect way for you and your guests to get into the team spirit.

Things to Do

After a long day at the lake, you and your guests are sure to have worked up healthy appetites. Luckily there are several delicious local restaurants in the area, including Grand Mere Inn, Woodies Tavern, and Lake Street Eats.

Nearby Sarett Nature Center is a beautiful natural preserve, with beautiful wildlife and miles of hiking trails that will delight the nature lover in your family.

Niles Scream Park is a year-round horror theme park, replete with haunted houses and mazes. Though not for the faint of heart, this fright fest will provide enough scares, and laughs, for a lifetime.

Enjoy Your Surroundings

Hess Lake is a beautiful, secluded getaway that you and your friends and family will treasure for years to come!