Mud Lake near Saint Bonifacius: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Mud Lake is listed under Hennepin County, Minnesota. Height above sea level is 912 feet. Surface area is around 101 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. About 1.5 miles of bank, so nothing stays unexplored for long. It lies lower than most water we list in Minnesota. Saint Bonifacius is the closest town at 0.8 miles. For a city, Minneapolis is 24 miles off. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Mud Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Hennepin County records list bluegill, common carp, largemouth bass and pumpkinseed among the fish reported. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. The near bank of Mud Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 72°F and January about 11°F. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough early April. Climate figures give an open season running early April to late November. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. Anyone fishing Mud Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Public data has parking about half a mile from the shore. A rest area sits about half a mile from the water. A toilet block sits half a mile away. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Should this one be busy, Parley Lake is 1 mile off. Rules at Mud Lake are worth checking on the day.