What Fish Are in Upper Hay Lake?
Upper Hay Lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota has 13 documented fish species: black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. The lake has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring.
All Documented Species
Game Fish & Panfish in Upper Hay Lake
Upper Hay Lake supports 5 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye. The lake runs to a maximum depth of 42 feet across 596 acres, conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Clarity | 10.9 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 42 ft |
| Surface Area | 596 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 13 |
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