Upper Hay Lake
Crow Wing County, Minnesota
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How big is Upper Hay Lake?
How deep is Upper Hay Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Upper Hay Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Banded Killifish, Blacknose Shiner, Bluntnose Minnow, Common Shiner, Green Sunfish, Hornyhead Chub, Hybrid Sunfish, Johnny Darter, Logperch, Mimic Shiner, Spottail Shiner and White Sucker.
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Upper 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
A targeted survey of nearshore fish species in Upper Hay Lake was conducted on June 27-29, 2022, by Index of Biological Integrity (IBI) Program staff. Sampling sites were evenly spaced around the lake, and each was sampled by backpack electrofishing and seining with a 50-foot or 15-foot seine, where possible. Backpack electrofishing was completed at fourteen sampling stations. Similarly, a 50-foot seine was used to sample twelve stations and a 15-foot seine was used at two stations. Nearshore sampling captured twenty species of fish including five species that are intolerant of disturbance (i.e., Banded Killifish, Blackchin Shiner, Iowa Darter, Mimic Shiner, and Rock Bass) and two that are tolerant of disturbance (i.e., Fathead Minnow and Green Sunfish).
A concurrent summer trap net survey was also conducted by IBI Program staff. Nine trap nets were set along the shoreline in locations that encompassed multiple habitat types. Trap net sampling captured ten species of fish, including one that is intolerant of disturbance (i.e., Rock Bass). Bluegill comprised a majority of the catch by number, whereas Bowfin comprised a majority by biomass.
The nearshore and trap net data were combined with gill net data from an August 2020 survey to describe the fish community and provide a fish-based IBI (FIBI) score. The FIBI uses fish community data to measure a lake's health, and the types of fish species present can help identify any stressors that may be negatively affecting the lake environment. In Minnesota lakes, certain fish species cannot survive without clean water and a healthy habitat (e.g., Blackchin Shiner, Iowa Darter, and Rock Bass), while other species are tolerant of degraded conditions (e.g., Fathead Minnow and Green Sunfish). The FIBI score, composed of several fish community diversity and composition metrics, indicates the overall health of a lake by comparing it to what is expected for a healthy lake. For additional information on the FIBI, search for "lake index of biological integrity" on the mndnr.gov website.
Results from this survey indicate that the fish community in Upper Hay Lake is healthy as indicated by an FIBI score above the impairment threshold for aquatic life use determined for similar lakes. These results will be considered when the biological health of the lake is assessed during the Pine River Watershed assessment process, which will be completed in coordination with MN Pollution Control Agency.
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More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Upper Hay Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Nelson Lake | 1.0 mi | 88 | 65 ft |
| Nelson Lake | 1.0 mi | 88 | 65 ft |
| Nelson Lake | 1.0 mi | 88 | 65 ft |
| Island Lake | 1.5 mi | 68 | 24 ft |
| Lower Hay Lake | 2.0 mi | 700 | 100 ft |
| Rat Lake | 2.5 mi | 91 | |
| Bertha Lake | 2.7 mi | 337 | 64 ft |
| Clear Lake | 3.3 mi | 226 | 63 ft |
| Rice Lake | 3.5 mi | 322 | 25 ft |
| Sibley Lake | 3.6 mi | 444 | 40 ft |
