Hayward Lake

Sawyer County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)191
Maximum Depth (ft)17
Mean Depth (ft)5
Shoreline (miles)
Bottom Composition60% sand, 8% gravel, 0% rock, 32% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)
Trophic Status
Drainage BasinDRAINAGE
Lake Classflowage
Public Access
Township
GPS Coordinates46.00810° N, 91.46980° W
WBIC (DNR ID)2725500

Fish Species

7 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
Northern PikeAbundant
Largemouth BassCommon
PanfishCommon
Smallmouth BassCommon
MuskyPresent
TroutPresent
WalleyePresent

Boat Landings

1 landing

NameTypeRampTrailersFee
Public Boat LandingPublic

Invasive Species

Invasive species have been documented in or near this lake. Please clean, drain, and dry all watercraft and equipment before leaving to prevent spread.

SpeciesStatusFirst Detected
Chinese Mystery SnailConfirmed
Curly-Leaf PondweedConfirmed
Eurasian Water-MilfoilConfirmed
Hybrid Eurasian / Northern Water-MilfoilConfirmed

Data sourced from Wisconsin DNR lake surveys. Last scraped: 3/24/2026.

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