Yellow Perch fishing at Hay Meadow Flowage No. 1

Spring yellow perch on Hay Meadow Flowage No. 1 hold shallow, usually 3 to 12 ft. By summer they slide out to 10 to 30 ft, and by winter most fish are in 15 to 35 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 36 ft, rated prime for fall yellow perch. Plan around early morning in the warm months. A drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm covers the summer program.

Northern Pike fishing at Hay Meadow Flowage No. 1

Start shallow in spring: northern pike sit in 2 to 8 ft that time of year. They move out to 8 to 20 ft in summer and finish the year down in 5 to 15 ft. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 19 ft, rated prime for fall northern pike. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Tie on a bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage and you're in the game.

Largemouth Bass fishing at Hay Meadow Flowage No. 1

In spring, largemouth bass run shallow here, mostly 2 to 10 ft. By summer they slide out to 8 to 20 ft, and by winter most fish are in 15 to 35 ft. The spot to know is Main-lake point, a point in about 11 ft of water that rates prime for largemouth bass in fall. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a texas-rigged 10" worm or a deep-diving crankbait gets it done.

Crappie fishing at Hay Meadow Flowage No. 1

In spring, crappie run shallow here, mostly 2 to 8 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 10 to 25 ft, and winter fish settle into 15 to 35 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 36 ft, rated prime for winter crappie. Best bite is early morning and the evening. A jig trolled/spider-rigged or a small crankbait (trolled) covers the summer program.

Bluegill fishing at Hay Meadow Flowage No. 1

Spring bluegill on Hay Meadow Flowage No. 1 hold shallow, usually 1 to 6 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 4 to 15 ft, and winter fish settle into 10 to 25 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Break off the point: a drop-off around 19 ft that scores prime in fall. Best bite is early morning and the evening. A small sponge spider (fly) or a micro tube jig covers the summer program.

How deep is Hay Meadow Flowage No. 1?

Hay Meadow Flowage No. 1 is about 42 ft at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.

What fish are in Hay Meadow Flowage No. 1?

Anglers target largemouth bass, northern pike, crappie, bluegill, yellow perch on Hay Meadow Flowage No. 1. These come from the Wisconsin DNR's per-lake fish listing; where the DNR lists a group (panfish, catfish, trout) the specific species are resolved from Wisconsin's fish distribution by the lake's location, depth and habitat.

Where is the best fishing spot on Hay Meadow Flowage No. 1?

Main-lake point is the top-rated area: a point in about 11 ft of water that rates prime for largemouth bass in fall. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.

When is the best time to fish Hay Meadow Flowage No. 1?

For yellow perch, the summer bite is best in early morning. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.