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  Hayward Lakes Outdoor Report 4-6-2026

  April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

  The forecast for this week looks “kinda, sorta, somewhat” better than in the past week, with warmer temperatures, but still some rain and snow chances. We should also see some sunshine and high temperatures into the mid-60s with this trend (i.e., spring weather!) that will continue into next week. Enjoy the sunshine, warmth, and maybe seeing spots of green grass here and there!

The Hayward Lakes Area of Northern Wisconsin welcomes anglers of all ages to fish the over 50,000 acres of glacial lakes and rivers of Sawyer County. Home to world record muskies and the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame, Hayward, Wisconsin is your vacation destination for excellent fishing!

The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest contains over 2,000 miles of streams (nearly 1,400 miles are classified as trout water), 607 lakes greater than ten acres in size, over 400 spring ponds, and 324,000 acres of wetland. The Hayward, Wisconsin Area Lakes’ wide diversity of prime habitat hosts numerous species of fish. Walleye, crappies, large and small mouth bass, jumbo perch, musky, and plentiful panfish.

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Help Protect Hayward Area Waters and STOP Aquatic Hitchhikers!

• Remove any visible mud, plants, fish or animals before transporting equipment
• Eliminate water from equipment before transporting
• Clean and dry anything that came in contact with water (Boat, trailer, motor, net, fishing gear, swimming stuff, clothing, people, dogs, etc.)
• Never release plants, fish, insects, or animals into a body of water unless they came out of that body of water.