Minnesota · DNR survey data
Mud Lake
Mud Lake covers 2,449 acres in Traverse County, running to 6.5 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2015. The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for this lake, so there is no depth map here, just the survey record: what the nets held and how big it ran.
DNR survey data
Fish species
WalleyeStocked · 2023Excellent numbers8.8per gill net13"Typical28"Biggest
Lengths measured · 38 fish
Recent · 2015Lengths measured · 38 fish
2015Lengths measured · 106 fish
2010Lengths measured · 150 fish
2005Lengths measured · 29 fish
1999Northern pikeGood numbers11.5per gill net23"Typical31"Biggest
Lengths measured · 51 fish
Recent · 2015Lengths measured · 51 fish
2015Lengths measured · 143 fish
2010Lengths measured · 99 fish
2005Lengths measured · 171 fish
1999Yellow perchGood numbers7.8per gill net8"Typical11"Biggest
Lengths measured · 32 fish
Recent · 2015Lengths measured · 32 fish
2015Lengths measured · 44 fish
2010Lengths measured · 1 fish
2005Only 1 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 269 fish
1999No recent survey rating.
Rates come from standard DNR survey gear (gill nets, trap nets, electrofishing), judged against statewide benchmarks for the same gear — which is why the same number of fish per net can read differently for two species. Where the standard gear can't count a species reliably, the page shows presence and size only. Typical is the middle fish of those measured. Open a row for the full length spread, survey by survey. You can read every number on this page without an app or an account.
DNR stocking records
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Stocked |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Walleye | 1,500,000 fry |
| 2021 | Walleye | 500,000 fry |
| 2019 | Walleye | 500,000 fry |
| 2017 | Walleye | 500,000 fry |
Recent reports
Mud Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Mud Lake from guides, tournaments and regular anglers. Anything posted in the last two weeks also bumps the matching spots on the live map, so you'll see a "matches a recent report" tag on them.
Public water access
Getting on the water
- Mud Lake (trailer launch)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Traverse Lake · 10,849 ac · 11 mi
- East Toqua Lake · 437 ac · 18.4 mi
- Lannon Lake · 197 ac · 19.4 mi
- Lone Tree Slough Lake · 90 ac · 21.6 mi
- Graham Lake · 138 ac · 23.1 mi
- Big Stone Lake · 11,984 ac · 26.6 mi
- Cottonwood Lake · 255 ac · 27.8 mi
- Swenson Lake · 204 ac · 29.1 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Mud Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Mud Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Mud Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2015) recorded walleye, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, rock bass, channel catfish, white bass.
Does Mud Lake have a public access?
Yes. Mud Lake has one public access site: Mud Lake (trailer launch).
Is Mud Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2023; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2017.
When was Mud Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Mud Lake in 2015, the most recent of 5 surveys on record. A survey that old is a starting point, not a current reading.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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