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  Hayward Lakes Outdoor Report 11-2-2026

  November 3, 2026November 3, 2026

  The forecast indicates this is a good week for addressing indoor projects, with rain chances every day until Friday and through the weekend. Look for highs mostly in the mid-40s to mid-50s and lows in the low 30s to 40s.

  The peak of the Northern Taurids meteor shower will be visible providing there are clear skies Friday, November 9, if you look south late in the evening. This shower averages only three meteors per hour, but often produces bright fireballs.

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.