Mud Lake near Antigo: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Within Menominee County, Wisconsin, you have Mud Lake. It stands 1,289 feet above sea level. Surface area runs to about 8 acres — small enough to read in one session. It is a small entry by Menominee County standards. For supplies, Antigo is 14 miles out. Green Bay sits 58 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Mud Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Fish documented in Menominee County include brown trout, northern pike, largemouth bass and bluegill. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Anyone new to Mud Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 11°F in January up to 67°F in July. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. Look for the thaw near mid April; the fishing lifts straight after. Climate averages put the opening at about mid April and the closing near late November. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Mud Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Should this one be busy, East Florence Lake is 1.2 miles off. Check the position on Mud Lake before loading the car.