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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Mud is best for
DNR data
BluegillPanfish, common6.4
PerchPanfish, common6.4
CrappiePanfish, common6.4
WalleyePresent4.5
Northern pikePresent3.9How we rate
Start from how common the DNR says the fish is (abundant 7.5, common 6, present 3.5). Add 1 if the DNR stocked it in the last 5 years, 0.6 for walleye in two-story or complex lakes, and up to 0.9 for lake size. The DNR counts bluegill, perch and crappie together as panfish, so they share a score.
Depth map
Wisconsin DNRTap a map to zoom. Pinch or scroll to zoom in, drag to move.
Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-08| Walleye | 15" min · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Northern pike | 26" min · 2 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
1 public- Mud Lake Wildlife Area Boat LaunchDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2016 | 4,088 walleye small fingerling, 1.06" 1,531 northern pike small fingerling, 2.2" |
| 2015 | 1,531 northern pike small fingerling, 2.82" |
| 2014 | 4,088 walleye small fingerling, 1.43" |
| 2013 | 795 walleye small fingerling, 1.5" |
Before you go
DNRThis is health advice about eating fish, from the DNR. It is not how many you can catch or keep. Catch limits are in Rules.
Eat any amount Bluegill and Sunfish, Bullheads, Crappies, Inland Trout, Yellow Perch
Up to 1 meal a week Bass, Catfish, Pike, Walleye, All Other Species and Sizes
Up to 1 meal a month Muskies
Statewide advice; no lake-specific advisory. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsReed Manna Grass · Zebra Mussel
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Mud
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Catches & reportsLakes near Mud
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chub LakeDodge | 0.9 | 107 | 3 ft |
| Lowell MillpondDodge | 8.1 | 78 | 7 ft |
| Hahns LakeJefferson | 8.3 | 82 | 10 ft |
| Marshall MillpondDane | 10.5 | 185 | 5 ft |
| Rock LakeJefferson | 11 | 1,371 | 56 ft |
| Mud LakeJefferson | 13.1 | 93 | 22 ft |
| Lazy Lake (Fall R Millpond)Columbia | 14 | 161 | 8 ft |
| Lost LakeDodge | 15.3 | 245 | 8 ft |
Mud questions
How deep is Mud Lake?
Mud Lake is 3.5 feet at its deepest, and 1 feet deep on average. It covers 117 acres.
What fish are in Mud Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (common), northern pike (present) and walleye (present).
Where is the boat launch on Mud Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Mud Lake Wildlife Area Boat Launch.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Mud Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Mud Lake?
15" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Mud Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2016 the DNR and partners stocked 4,088 walleye (small fingerling) and 1,531 northern pike (small fingerling).
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Sources: Wisconsin DNR (lake facts, species, rules, stocking, consumption advice, survey map), National Weather Service (forecast). Sun and moon computed for the lake's location. Best times are a model of light and moon, not a promise. Checked 2026-10-08.