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Hay Meadow Flowage

Cleveland, Wisconsin — Chippewa County.

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24Surface acres
1Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 76243714).

Location & fast facts

Where Hay Meadow Flowage is in Wisconsin

The red circle marks Hay Meadow Flowage.

Fast facts

About Hay Meadow Flowage

  • County: Chippewa
  • Town: Cleveland
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 225 mi from Milwaukee and 84 mi from Wausau, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline.

Fishing in Wisconsin

Official Wisconsin DNR pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Boating. 1 public trailer launch listed (see access)
  • Camping. 5 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

  • Boat traffic. A public trailer launch means motorboats share the water; expect more traffic on summer weekends.
  • Cold water. Water stays cold well into late spring and turns cold again in fall. Wear a life jacket when paddling in the shoulder seasons.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Lake map

Hay Meadow Flowage shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Hay Meadow Flowage Access (Boat launch)10.1 mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launch
  1. 1Hay Meadow Flowage Access
    Boat launch · Cleveland

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 76243714), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: Wisconsin DNR boat access sites. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near Hay Meadow Flowage

We found 5 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Hay Meadow Flowage. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

All campgrounds & RV parks in Wisconsin

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (45.1810, -91.3201). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Hay Meadow Flowage. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Hay Meadow Flowage

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in CT (America/Chicago), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    1 public access site listed, 1 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Hay Meadow Flowage AccessClevelandFacilities & ParksBoat ramp · Gravel ramp——Boating45.1785, -91.3242

    Wisconsin DNR boat access sites

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Hay Meadow Flowage

    How big is Hay Meadow Flowage?

    Hay Meadow Flowage covers about 24 acres in Cleveland, Wisconsin (Chippewa County).

    Is there a public boat launch on Hay Meadow Flowage?

    Yes. 1 public trailer launch is listed: Hay Meadow Flowage Access. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Hay Meadow Flowage?

    Yes. We list 5 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles.

    What towns are on Hay Meadow Flowage?

    Hay Meadow Flowage touches Cleveland in Chippewa County, Wisconsin.

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