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Hayward Lake
Sawyer County, Wisconsin · WBIC 2725500
191Acres
17ftMax depth
1Launches
Depth in feet
✕ Deepest spot, 17 ftWisconsin DNR survey map. Not for navigation.
Best fishing times All fish
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Sources: Wisconsin DNR (lake facts, rules, survey map), National Weather Service. Sun and moon computed for the lake. Best times are a model of light and moon, not a promise. Lake Sheet is not affiliated with the DNR.
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Rules on this lake DNR · checked 2026-10-07
| Fish | Rule | |
|---|---|---|
 Walleye | 15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3/day | Open |
 Musky | 40" min · 1/day | Open |
 Northern pike | No size limit · 5/day | Open |
 Bass | 14" min · 5/day | Open |
 Panfish | No size limit · 25/day | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
License: Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What Hayward is best for out of 10
Northern pike7.9Bluegill6.4
Perch6.4
Crappie6.4
Largemouth6.4Smallmouth6.4Walleye5.5Musky4.9Trout3.9
Trip log Date ____ / ____ Water temp ____°F Wind ______
| Time | Spot / depth | Bait | Fish | Length | Kept |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Measure it Print at 100% and this ruler is true to size
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Caught one? Post it.
Scan with your phone camera to open the Hayward board. Post your catch and the water temp. Your spot stays hidden unless you choose to share it.
lakesheet.com/lakes/sawyer/hayward-lake-2725500/Clean, drain, dry4 invasive species here. Remove plants and animals, drain all water, never move live fish or bait.
Eating adviceHealth advice, not a catch limit: eat no more than 1 meal a month of muskies. See the DNR fish consumption guide.
EmergencyCall 911. Say "Hayward Lake, Sawyer County" and the nearest launch (Access Off 2nd St.).
Fishing more than one day?The Hayward Lake Report: where, when and how for each fish you pick, every day of your trip. $19.
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