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Hay Lake

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Hay LakeIron County, WI
Historical source depth chart available1 converted source DNR map sheet can be panned and zoomed in the browser. Interactive contours stay hidden until visual QA passes. Historical survey — not for navigation.
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Fishing

Fishing at Hay Lake

2 notable speciesWeather windows

Fishery

Notable species

Northern PikePanfish
Best panfish lakes in Wisconsin →Best northern pike lakes in Wisconsin →

NWS weather

Weather windows

Weather-based planning from the National Weather Service hourly forecast near this lake — not a catch forecast.

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Water temperature

Hay Lake water temperature today

Modeled surface-temperature estimate built from seasonal climate, lake depth, and live National Weather Service air temperatures near this lake.

68°FWarm

Seasonal estimate. Checking current National Weather Service air temperatures…

Comfortable summer pattern. Bass and panfish are active; early and late hours beat the midday heat.

Warmest monthAugust · ~76°F
Freezing surfaceDecember – March
Model depth input5 ft max depth
Monthly Hay Lake water temperatures and freeze-up FAQ →

Estimates are modeled, not measured. Actual temperatures vary with depth, wind mixing, and recent weather — verify conditions before swimming, boating, or heading onto ice.

Official Wisconsin information

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LakeList links to the authoritative record so you can verify maps, rules, and current notices before leaving.

Historical DNR depth maps1 converted map sheetView DNR depth mapHistorical map · not for navigationFishing regulationsVerify current seasons, limits, and restrictionsOfficial DNR lake pageFacts, advisories, boating, and water qualityWater quality reportsMonitoring stations, clarity, and DNR reportsInvasive speciesVerified, observed, and historical AIS recordsBoating ordinancesLocal slow-no-wake and water-use restrictionsFish consumption advisoriesStatewide and waterbody-specific health guidance

Historical depth maps are not for navigation. Verify regulations and access at the official source before your trip.

Historical Wisconsin DNR maps

Hay Lake depth maps

1 converted map sheet. These historical surveys are not for navigation.

Original DNR document

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Hay Lake · sheet 1

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Hay Lake historical Wisconsin DNR depth map sheet 1

Source: Wisconsin DNR · WBIC 2259400 · image navigation only; spatial alignment pending · Historical lake maps are not for navigation.

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Hay Lake · page 1Iron County · WBIC 2259400 · 131 KB preview
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Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Converted for browser access with source URLs, checksums, and retrieval dates retained. Historical lake maps are not for navigation.

102surface acres
5max depth feet
1public access points
45.9814, -90.2981latitude, longitude

Access

Public access points

Boat launchAccess45.97927, -90.30201Managed by Wisconsin DNR
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Depth FAQ

How deep is Hay Lake?

Hay Lake is 5 feet deep at its deepest point and averages about 4 feet, according to Wisconsin DNR records.

Is there a free depth map of Hay Lake?

Yes. 1 scanned Wisconsin DNR lake survey map sheet is free to view and zoom on LakeList. These historical surveys are not for navigation.

Where does the Hay Lake depth map come from?

The map sheets are converted from official Wisconsin DNR lake survey documents, with the source URL, checksum, and retrieval date retained for every sheet. Historical surveys are not for navigation.

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Where this lake data comes from

Wisconsin DNR Lake Mapsname, coordinates, county, source identifiers
LakeList record updated 2026-07-14

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