Mud Lake Fishing in Parry Sound District, Ontario

• Overview

  Mud Lake is a Parry Sound District water, in Ontario. It lies 230 metres above sea level. It measures about 14 hectares, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. It lies lower than most water we list in Ontario. Supplies mean a trip to Parry Sound, 38 km off. South River is 56 km away, with Powassan at 68 km. Others worth noting: Maple Lake 1 km off, Cat Lake within 1.1 km, Bear Lake 1.4 km off, Myrtle Lake within 1.7 km and Apple Lake 2.2 km off. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Mud Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Species logged across Parry Sound District include smallmouth bass, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, northern pike and rock bass. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. On Mud Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between -10°C in January and 19°C in July. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around mid April. On the long-run averages the water opens up around mid April and starts locking again about early December. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Plan any trip to Mud Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. The nearest alternative is Maple Lake, 1 km out. Nothing here settles the position at Mud Lake for certain.