Mudhole Lake Fishing Guide, Saint Louis County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Mudhole Lake sits within Saint Louis County in Minnesota. Country round the bank runs to rolling bush. This is a pocket water of some 15 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. On size it sits at the modest end of our Saint Louis County list. The town to know is Arnold, 11 miles out. After that come Hermantown at 12 miles and Duluth at 16 miles. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Mudhole Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Species logged across Saint Louis County include yellow perch, northern pike, white sucker and rainbow trout. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Read Mudhole Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 66°F in July and bottoms out near 6°F in January. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late April. On average, late April opens the water and late November closes it again. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Expect Mudhole Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Cooks Lake at 1.6 miles is the sensible second choice. None of that is settled for Mudhole Lake in what we hold.