Hay Creek Flowage
About Hay Creek Flowage
Hay Creek Flowage is a 102-acre reservoir near Markville in Pine County, Minnesota. It reaches 10 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 3 feet, and has roughly 3.8 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 14 fish species here, including northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2003.
There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the township.
Plan Your Visit to Hay Creek Flowage
- 102 acres, up to 10 feet deep, near Markville
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth) — managed by the township
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- township
Conditions
- Surface area
- 102 acres
- Max depth
- 10 ft
- Average depth
- 3 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.8 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 102 acres
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 14
- Game fish
- 6
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2003
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hay Creek Flowage?
Hay Creek Flowage is in Pine County, Minnesota, near Markville. It covers 102 acres and reaches 10 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Hay Creek Flowage?
Hay Creek Flowage covers 102 acres with about 3.8 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 10 feet and its average depth is about 3 feet.
What fish can you catch at Hay Creek Flowage?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Hay Creek Flowage?
Yes. Hay Creek Flowage has 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth), managed by the township. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Hay Creek Flowage?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Hay Creek Flowage. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.
Is Hay Creek Flowage stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Hay Creek Flowage; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.