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
Columbia County, Oregon · about 2,320 acres (3.6 sq mi)
46°F water, calm Tuesday morning.
About Mud Lake
Mud Lake spreads over about 2,320 acres in Columbia County, Oregon.
From end to end it runs about 4.3 miles with roughly 15.8 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 10 ft above sea level. Scappoose is about 3.1 miles northwest. Vancouver, the nearest city, is about 8 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 2,320 acres (3.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 15.8 miles
- End to end
- About 4.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 10 ft
- County
- Columbia County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 9 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 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 Oregon 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 46°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- SlowCatfish
Cold. Slow, in the deepest holes. Cut bait works best.
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 7:08 am · sunset 4:41 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Mud Lake
- Scappooseabout 3.1 mi northwest
- Felidaabout 3.9 mi east
- Ridgefieldabout 4.8 mi northeast
- Warrenabout 4.9 mi north
- Vancouvernearest city, about 8 mi southeast
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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 2,320 acres, with about 15.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Mud Lake?
Scappoose is about 3.1 miles northwest; Felida is about 3.9 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Mud Lake today?
The surface was about 46°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.
