Around the Lake
Lower Hay Lake Public Boat Access Reopens
The Lower Hay Lake Public Access reopened on August 27, 2025 after being closed for renovations most of the summer. Updates include new, wider boat ramps, two new docks, a paved road and parking area, and additional parking spaces.
Ice Out
It’s official! The ice out date for 2025 on Lower Hay Lake is April 18th. Ice on date was December 13, 2024. Earliest ice out was March 27, 2012 and latest ice out was May 24, 1978. See you on the lake!
2025: April 18 ~ 2024: April 9 ~ 2023: May 2 ~ 2022: May 6 ~ 2021: April 7th ~ 2020: April 21st ~ 2019: April 24th ~ 2018: May 4th
Click the photo above to see pictures from last year’s 4th of July Boat Parade!