Lower Hay Lake
Crow Wing County, Minnesota
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We want to see what you've caught on Lower Hay Lake.Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Hay Lake, MN
- How big is Lower Hay Lake?
- How deep is Lower Hay Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Lower Hay Lake?
- Are there fishing guides or charters for Lower Hay Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Lower Hay Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Lower Hay Lake area?
- Are there boat launches on Lower Hay Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Lower Hay Lake?
- What are the fishing regulations for Lower Hay Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Lower Hay Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Lower Hay Lake?
How big is Lower Hay Lake?
How deep is Lower Hay Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Lower Hay Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Banded Killifish, Blackchin Shiner, Blacknose Shiner, Bluntnose Minnow, Brook Stickleback, Cisco (Tullibee), Common Shiner, Golden Redhorse, Golden Shiner, Greater Redhorse, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Iowa Darter, Johnny Darter, Lake Whitefish, Logperch, Longnose Dace, Mimic Shiner, Mottled Sculpin, Shorthead Redhorse, Silver Redhorse, Spottail Shiner and White Sucker.
Are there fishing guides or charters for Lower Hay Lake?
What are the closest cities to Lower Hay Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Lower Hay Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Lower Hay Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Lower Hay Lake?
What are the fishing regulations for Lower Hay Lake?
There are specific fishing regulations Lower Hay Lake that you need to know. For complete fishing regulations visit the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. To report a violation call (800) 652-9093. Need a Minnesota fishing license?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Lower Hay Lake?
Join us in the fight to prevent the spread of invasive species These sneaky creatures can hitch a ride on boats, clinging onto propellers, anchor lines, and trailers. They can even survive in hidden places like bilge water and ballast tanks, or disguise themselves in dirt and sand that sticks to nets, buckets, anchors, and waders. But don't worry, we have the power to stop them in their tracks with just a few simple steps. So let's do our part and protect our waters from these unwanted invaders.
History & Status of the Fishery
The current management plan calls for 5 million Walleye fry to be stocked annually into Whitefish and another 880,000 into Cross, both of which are connected to Lower Hay. Whitefish is also stocked in even numbered years with 2,714 lbs. of fingerlings; some of this stocking takes place at the Lower Hay access. Night electrofishing was conducted on September 18th, 2023, to monitor the abundance of young-of-the-year (YOY) Walleyes. The total sample time was 43 minutes, which resulted in a YOY Walleye catch rate of 7.0/hour run-time. These fish ranged in size from 6.4" to 7.1". Previous catches have ranged from 0/hour to 53.1/hour run-time. Walleyes that were age 1 and older were sampled at a rate of 30.7/hr. run-time. They ranged in size from 7.4" to 9.5", with a mean length of 7.9".
What is the average air temp for Lower Hay Lake?
Are there any state parks near Lower Hay Lake?
Crow Wing State Forest
Pillsbury State Forest
Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
Land O Lakes State Forest
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Lower Hay Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Nelson Lake | 1.2 mi | 88 | 65 ft |
| Nelson Lake | 1.2 mi | 88 | 65 ft |
| Nelson Lake | 1.2 mi | 88 | 65 ft |
| Rat Lake | 1.5 mi | 91 | |
| Bertha Lake | 1.5 mi | 337 | 64 ft |
| Upper Hay Lake | 2.0 mi | 596 | 42 ft |
| Island Lake | 2.0 mi | 68 | 24 ft |
| Clamshell Lake | 2.6 mi | 211 | 44 ft |
| Clear Lake | 3.0 mi | 226 | 63 ft |
| Grass Lake | 3.0 mi | 45 | 40 ft |
