---
type: lake
name: "Hayes Lake"
county: "Roseau"
nearest_town: "Wannaska"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 182
max_depth_ft: 28
latitude: 48.62706
longitude: -95.5352
lake_score: 57
dnr_lake_id: "68000400"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/roseau-county/hayes-lake
---

# Hayes Lake

Lake in Roseau County, Minnesota, near Wannaska

- **Surface Area**: 182 acres
- **Max Depth**: 28 ft
- **Average Depth**: 10 ft
- **Shoreline**: 6.1 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 5.4 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (asphalt)
- **Lake Score**: 57/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Hayes Lake is an 182-acre lake near Wannaska in Roseau County, Minnesota. It reaches 28 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 10 feet, and has roughly 6.1 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 5.4 feet.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 11 fish species here, including northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2024.

There is one public boat launch (asphalt surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. Hayes Lake Campround is mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.

## Access

- **Public access**: 1 public boat launch (asphalt)
- **Managed by**: Minnesota DNR
- **Launch fee**: Permit or fee required

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 11
- **Stocked**: No
- **Last DNR survey**: 2024
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling, Camping

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Carry-In Access, Campground

### Campgrounds

- Hayes Lake Campround

## Fish Species

Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Black Bullhead, Brown Bullhead, White Sucker, Yellow Bullhead

## Nearby Lakes

- [Upper Red Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/beltrami-county/upper-red-lake) - 48.8 miles, 119,294 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=48.62706,-95.5352)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=68000400)
- [All lakes in Roseau County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/roseau-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/roseau-county/hayes-lake)*