Hay
Itasca County, Minnesota — DOW #31040700
16 Surveys
56.54
Acres
40 ft
Max Depth
5
Fish Species
9
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Hay. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (normal) | 2.7 – 9.3 | 2.17 lb | 9 |
| 1978-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.50 lb | 1 |
| 2012-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 10.0 (above normal) | 2.7 – 9.3 | 2.17 lb | 20 |
| 2012-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 | — | 0.71 lb | 5 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (normal) | 1.0 – 4.3 | 0.52 lb | 5 |
| 1978-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 3.7 (normal) | 0.7 – 4.3 | 0.50 lb | 11 |
| 2012-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.0 – 4.3 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 2012-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.7 – 4.3 | 0.67 lb | 2 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 74.7 (above normal) | 2.9 – 41.2 | 0.27 lb | 224 |
| 2012-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (below normal) | 2.9 – 41.2 | 0.29 lb | 8 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 1.12 lb | 6 |
| 2012-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 0.03 lb | 2 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 5.9 | 2.00 lb | 1 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 2.7 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.4 | 0.29 lb | 8 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 16.5 (normal) | 1.9 – 19.1 | 0.10 lb | 33 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.3 | 5.20 lb | 3 |
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Hay. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Hay
- Weather forecast for Hay — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.3737°N, 93.5289°W — Get Directions
- View on MN DNR LakeFinder for the latest survey data and lake info
- Review Minnesota fishing regulations for season dates and limits
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for ages 16+ — buy online at dnr.state.mn.us
Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.