Mud Lake near Wisconsin Dells: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Mud Lake is set in Marquette County, Wisconsin. It sits at 797 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 15 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. It is low-lying compared with other Wisconsin water we list. Start from Wisconsin Dells, 11 miles down the road. Beyond it, Portage at 12 miles and Lake Delton at 12 miles. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Mud Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Across Marquette County, recorded fish include brown trout, bluegill and rainbow trout. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. The near bank of Mud Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 71°F and January at 15°F. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. Ice-out usually falls in early April, and the weeks after it fish hardest. On the long-run averages the water opens up around early April and starts locking again about early December. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. That shapes the year on Mud Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. The nearest alternative is McCall Lake, 1.8 miles out. What applies at Mud Lake may have changed since it was mapped.