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Hay Lake

Hay Lake is a reservoir in Arizona, near Coconino County.

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Hay Lake in Coconino County is a reservoir in Arizona and covers about 458.5 acres, reaches about 59.2 feet at its deepest point and holds roughly 11,688.4 acre-feet.

The best plan at Hay Lake is to choose one arm or shoreline and work it from shallow cover to the first deep break. Deep water at Hay Lake gives fish room to move away from shore as summer heat and bright light build.

Hay Lake FAQs

While checking one small area, what is a simple way to start fishing for black crappie at Hay Lake?

Start where bait gathers, then fish a small jig or minnow around wood, weeds, and sharp little drops; add vibration in stained water.

What does the 59.2 feet deepest point mean when fishing Hay Lake?

Treat 59.2 feet as the deepest point, not the automatic fishing depth; start near cover and move deeper only when bites or bait give a reason.

Before choosing a bank, what is the best reason to change spots at Hay Lake?

Use a small lure when bites are scarce, then move after checking the same useful feature at several depths without finding bait, a clean edge, or a bite; test a point before fishing a featureless bank.

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Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

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