Mud Lake near Greilickville: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  The Benzie County entry here is Mud Lake, in Michigan. It stands 787 feet above sea level. Around 35 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. The full circuit measures close to 1.2 miles on foot. The closest town, Greilickville, is 11 miles distant. Traverse City is 11 miles away, with Kingsley at 17 miles. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Mud Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. County-wide records name yellow perch, rock bass, smallmouth bass and white sucker. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. On Mud Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 68°F at the top of summer and 20°F at the bottom of winter. Fishing here follows the temperature more than the calendar. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near early April. Ice clears near early April and comes back about mid December in a typical year. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. The season on Mud Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. There are toilets mapped about half a mile away. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. For a change of water, Ransom Lake is 0.9 miles distant. Nothing here settles the position at Mud Lake for certain.