Wakesurf Spot · Minnesota
Lower Hay Lake
A 700-acre lake, reaching 100 ft deep in Crow Wing County, Minnesota — large enough for wake boating where local rules allow.
Lower Hay Lake sits in Crow Wing County, Minnesota that covers about 700 acres and reaches roughly 100 ft at its deepest. That surface area is generous enough to fit a wake-boat setup where local rules allow.
Public access is listed for the lake. Its typical warm-weather window runs June–August, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology.
Lower Hay Lake appears here on the strength of its size and public access, not any reputation for surfing. Wake-boat regulation varies by state and by individual lake, so verify the Minnesota rules and the local ordinance first.
Source: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder. Specifications reflect published figures and can change by model year — verify before purchase.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The typical warm-weather window at Lower Hay Lake runs June–August, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology. Mornings are usually calmest.
Lower Hay Lake covers roughly 700 acres and reaches about 100 ft at its deepest, giving it room for a wake-boat setup when conditions cooperate. It has at least one public access point. Minnesota sets statewide wakesurf rules, and individual lakes often add no-wake zones, hours, or horsepower limits — check the Minnesota rules page and the local ordinance before launching. Minnesota: Local/lake-specific rules only. Always confirm the current local rules before launching.