The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Mud Lake
Mason County, Illinois · about 1,270 acres (2 sq mi)
55°F water, calm tomorrow morning.
About Mud Lake
In Mason County, Illinois, Mud Lake covers about 1,270 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.5 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 7.2 miles. At about 430 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Manito lies about 7.1 miles to the east. Peoria, the nearest city, is about 25 miles northeast.
- Size
- About 1,270 acres (2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7.2 miles
- End to end
- About 2.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 430 ft
- County
- Mason County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 13 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 2 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like Mud Lake in Illinois usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 55°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:43 am · sunset 4:43 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Mud Lake
- Manitoabout 7.1 mi east
- Havanaabout 9 mi southwest
- Lewistownabout 10 mi west
- Cantonabout 11 mi northwest
- Peorianearest city, about 25 mi northeast
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Questions about Mud Lake
What fish are in Mud Lake?
Lakes like Mud Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Mud Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Mud Lake?
About 1,270 acres, with about 7.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Mud Lake?
Manito is about 7.1 miles east; Havana is about 9 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Mud Lake today?
The surface was about 55°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Mud Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
