Mud Lake Fishing in Delaware County, New York

• Overview

  Mud Lake belongs to Delaware County, New York. It sits at 1,909 feet above sea level. At 3 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Our Delaware County list holds plenty of bigger water. For supplies, Worcester is 9.6 miles out. Stamford is 10 miles away, with Oneonta at 13 miles. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Mud Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Fish documented in Delaware County include brown trout, brook trout and rainbow trout. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. On Mud Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 66°F, with January the cold end at about 19°F. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Ice is part of the season here, ending near early April. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about early April until roughly mid December. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Mud Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Failing this one, try Sexsmith Lake, 1.2 miles away. For Mud Lake in particular, ask before you travel.