Hayward Lake is a 191 acre lake located in Sawyer County. It has a maximum depth of 17 feet. Visitors have access to the lake from a public boat landing. Fish include muskie, northern pike, walleye, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, trout and panfish. According to the DNR, northern pike are abundant in this lake. Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and panfish are common in the lake. Muskie, trout and walleye are listed as present.