Mud Lake Fishing in Sawyer County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Mud Lake lies in Sawyer County, in Wisconsin. Land around it is rolling bush. It measures about 40 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. Bank access stretches around 0.9 miles in total. Hayward sits 4.2 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Little Round Lake is 7.5 miles and Spooner 20 miles. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Mud Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. County-wide records name walleye, brown trout, largemouth bass and muskellunge. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. The shape of Mud Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 68°F and January near 9°F. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer and winter test it. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around mid April. The season between ice runs from about mid April to late November. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. That is the shape of the year on Mud Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. You can camp about 0.9 miles away, going by the mapping. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. If the gate is shut, Colbroth Lake at 0.7 miles is the nearest alternative. For Mud Lake in particular, ask before you travel.