Mud Lake Fishing near Gordon, Nebraska

• Overview

  In Nebraska, Mud Lake falls inside Cherry County. Everything around it is rolling bush. 48 miles away sits Gordon, the nearest town. Then Valentine, 53 miles, and Martin, 54 miles. Close by you have: Wolf Lake at 3 miles, Jack Rabbit Lake sits 4.3 miles out, Rat Lake at 4.5 miles, White Willow Lake sits 5.2 miles out and Evy Lake at 5.2 miles. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Mud Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Cherry County records list white sucker, common carp, green sunfish and rock bass among the fish reported. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. The shape of Mud Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 22°F to 72°F. Fishing here follows the temperature more than the calendar. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late March. On average, late March opens the water and early December closes it again. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. It sets the rhythm of the year at Mud Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. If the gate is shut, Wolf Lake at 3 miles is the nearest alternative. Nothing on Mud Lake should be assumed from this page alone.