Northern pike lake, Bass lake, Crappie lake, Sunfish lake

Hay Lake

Public access

Hay Lake is a 57-acre lake in Itasca County, 40 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 2012. Recorded species include northern pike, largemouth bass and crappie.

Details

DNR lake ID
31040700
County
Itasca
Surface area
57 acres
Maximum depth
40 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
25 acres, 44% of the lake
Shoreline
1.3 miles
Average water clarity
10.0 feet (Secchi disk, 1 readings)
Nearest town (DNR)
Canisteo
Latest DNR fish survey
July 2012, population assessment
Surveys on record
2, since 1978
Game fish caught in the 2012 survey
northern pike 25, bluegill 8, black crappie 3, largemouth bass 2
Fish species recorded
black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, and 2 other species
Public accesses (DNR survey record)
1, owned by
Fish consumption
Follow the statewide guidelines; fish from this lake have not been tested
Size
Under 100 acres
Deepest point
30 to 59 feet
Public access
Yes

Sources

Survey catches show what DNR nets and electrofishing found on the survey date, not how the fishing is today. Check the current regulations and the Department of Health advice before you keep fish, and confirm access conditions before you tow a boat.

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