The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Mud Lake
Cass County, Minnesota · about 1,320 acres (2.1 sq mi)
37°F water, calm this morning.
About Mud Lake
Mud Lake is a lake in Cass County, Minnesota, covering about 1,320 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 6.7 miles. Its surface is about 1,280 ft above sea level. Cohasset lies about 15 miles to the east.
- Size
- About 1,320 acres (2.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6.7 miles
- End to end
- About 2 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,280 ft
- County
- Cass County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 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 Minnesota usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 37°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairWalleye
Cold. Slow jigs on deep structure.
- FairNorthern pike
Cold. Slow baits near weed edges and drop-offs.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
- FairYellow perch
Cold. Deep schools; small jigs or minnows.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 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 7:17 am · sunset 4:42 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Mud Lake
- Cohassetabout 15 mi east
- Grand Rapidsabout 19 mi east
- Coleraineabout 24 mi east
- Walkerabout 30 mi west
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Questions about Mud Lake
What fish are in Mud Lake?
Lakes like Mud Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. 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 1,320 acres, with about 6.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Mud Lake?
Cohasset is about 15 miles east; Grand Rapids is about 19 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Mud Lake today?
The surface was about 37°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.
