Mud Lake Fishing near Arden Hills, Minnesota

• Overview

  The Ramsey County end of Minnesota holds Mud Lake. Height above sea level is 938 feet. Ground here is low by Minnesota standards. For a base, Arden Hills sits 1.1 miles out. Further out sit Roseville (2.6 miles) and Little Canada (2.6 miles). Other water within reach: Lake Josephine within 0.9 miles, Lake Owasso roughly 0.9 miles, Island Lake within 0.9 miles, Lake Wabasso roughly 1.1 miles and Grass Lake within 1.5 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Mud Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Across Ramsey County, recorded fish include bluegill, common carp, black crappie, largemouth bass and northern pike. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. At Mud Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 13°F in January and 73°F in July. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around early April. The water is typically free of ice between early April and early December. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. On Mud Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Mapping shows a ramp about half a mile from the shore. Recorded parking is half a mile off, far enough to travel light. Fishing from a pier is possible 0.9 miles away. A picnic site half a mile off makes this workable with family in tow. Facilities run to toilets half a mile from the water. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Lake Josephine sits 0.9 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the position on Mud Lake before loading the car.