Current status
No recent reportIce / open waterAwaiting first report
Water tempAwaiting first report
Water levelAwaiting first report
Fishing notesAwaiting first report
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Sources: Visitors Bureau Outdoor Report (Nov 2, 2026) · Hayward Area Chamber · Wisconsin DNR · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (fetched Nov 3, 11:41 AM CST). Last refreshed Nov 3, 2026 12:10 PM CST.
About Lake Hayward
In-town impoundment on the Namekagon River.
- Size: 191 acres (Sawyer County)
- Max depth: 17 ft
- Fish: Northern Pike (abundant), Panfish (common), Largemouth Bass (common), Smallmouth Bass (common), Musky (present), Trout (present), Walleye (present)
- Access: 1 public boat landing listed
Facts: Wisconsin DNR Lake Pages — Hayward Lake (WBIC 2725500). Check landing signs for local boating ordinances.
Recent reports
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History
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