Upper Hay Lake

Upper Hay Lake

Size
591ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
Yes
Species in Upper Hay Lake
Walleye
Walleye
Bluegill
Bluegill
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed
Crappie
Crappie
Rock bass
Rock bass
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Perch
Perch
Northern pike
Northern pike

Overview

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Fish Species

Bluegill
fish
12-29 in
Length Range
17 in
Length Range
2020
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2020
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
22.6667
0Statewide Range74.0278

Upper Hay Lake Bluegill abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2014
Aug
2020
Aug
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized bluegill based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
20229
20209
Crappie
fish
12-29 in
Length Range
17 in
Length Range
2020
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2020
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
0.6667
0Statewide Range10.4166

Upper Hay Lake Crappie abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2014
Aug
2020
Aug
Largemouth bass
fish
12-29 in
Length Range
17 in
Length Range
2020
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2020
Surveyed
Electro
Catch Method
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2014
Aug
2020
Aug
Northern pike
fish
12-29 in
Length Range
17 in
Length Range
2020
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2020
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2014
Aug
2020
Aug
Perch
fish
12-29 in
Length Range
17 in
Length Range
2020
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2020
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2014
Aug
2020
Aug
Pumpkinseed
fish
12-29 in
Length Range
17 in
Length Range
2020
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
High
2020
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
4
0Statewide Range8.4166

Upper Hay Lake Pumpkinseed abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2014
Aug
2020
Aug
Rock bass
fish
12-29 in
Length Range
17 in
Length Range
2020
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2020
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
0.5556
0Statewide Range4.2223

Upper Hay Lake Rock bass abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2014
Aug
2020
Aug
Walleye
fish
12-29 in
Length Range
17 in
Length Range
2020
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2020
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2014
Aug
2020
Aug
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized walleye based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
202028