Mud Lake Fishing near Rhinelander, Wisconsin

• Overview

  In Wisconsin, Mud Lake belongs to Oneida County. The water sits 1,591 feet up. It measures about 55 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. Bank access stretches around 1.2 miles in total. For supplies, Rhinelander is 6.2 miles out. Further out sit Eagle River (15 miles) and Nashville (19 miles). This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Mud Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Survey and observation records for Oneida County include brown trout, walleye and largemouth bass. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Anyone new to Mud Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 10°F in January to roughly 66°F in July. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. Count the season from break-up, usually mid April. On average, mid April opens the water and late November closes it again. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Plan any trip to Mud Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Pine Lake sits 2.3 miles off and takes the overflow. The position on Mud Lake is worth confirming on the day.