Hay Lake (Iron County)

Iron County, Wisconsin

Hay Lake is a 103 acre shallow soft water reservoir in the Chequamegon area near Eisenstein. It is mostly upland and marsh shoreline with a carry-in access at the south end.

Air temp in Park Falls, WI Not available right now.

Outline: U.S. Geological Survey, National Hydrography Dataset.

Current air temperature at Hay Lake (Iron County) (National Weather Service) ↗

Surface area102 acres

Max depth6 ft

Shoreline2.09 mi

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Northern Pike●●●○○

Occasional winterkill can limit numbers

Yellow Perch●●○○○

Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Hay Lake AccessPublic
Carry-in access only, 1 to 5 vehicle stalls, no dock or restrooms. Hay Creek-Hoffman Lake Wildlife Area, 715-762-1340.Directions ↗
More public accessPublic
See the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Hay Lake (Iron County) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Wisconsin DNR before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

Bring a canoe or small boat you can carry. There is no launch ramp.
The lake is only about 6 feet deep, so fish weed edges and cover.
Winterkill happens here, so check recent reports before a trip.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.