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 a water quality grade of A (Excellent).
All Documented Species
black crappiebluegillbowfin (dogfish)green sunfishhybrid sunfishlargemouth bassnorthern pikepumpkinseedrock basswalleyewhite suckeryellow bullheadyellow perch
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. With a water quality grade of A and a maximum depth of 42 feet across 596 acres, the lake offers conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Quality Grade | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 10.9 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 42 ft |
| Surface Area | 596 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 13 |