Mud Lake Fishing in Todd County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Mud Lake sits within Todd County in Minnesota. The setting is rolling bush. The water covers some 28 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. For supplies, Long Prairie is 4.8 miles out. Sauk Centre follows at 18 miles, then Little Falls at 19 miles. Also within reach: Dahn Lake just 0.6 miles, Little Rice Lake 1.4 miles away, Wolf Lake just 2.5 miles, Meyer Lake 3.5 miles away and Jacobs Lake just 3.5 miles. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Mud Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Survey and observation records for Todd County include largemouth bass, bluegill and black crappie. The county list is broader than any single water. Anyone new to Mud Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 71°F and January at 9°F. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Ice-out usually falls in mid April, and the weeks after it fish hardest. Expect the water usable from around mid April until roughly late November. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. Plan any trip to Mud Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. The nearest alternative is Dahn Lake, 0.6 miles out. Confirm access to Mud Lake locally before you travel.