The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Mud Lake
Harris County, Texas · about 1,930 acres (3 sq mi)
75°F water, calm this morning.
About Mud Lake
Mud Lake spreads over about 1,930 acres in Harris County, Texas.
It stretches about 4.1 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 18.4 miles. El Lago sits right on the water. The closest city is League City, about 2 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,930 acres (3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 18.4 miles
- End to end
- About 4.1 miles
- County
- Harris County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Fair
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 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
Expect the usual Texas mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 75°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Active early and late. Head to shade, docks and grass in midday.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
- GoodBluegill and sunfish
Active around docks and weeds.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 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.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:43 am · sunset 5:25 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Mud Lake
- El Lagoon the shore
- Clear Lake Shoreson the shore
- Nassau Bayon the shore
- Seabrookon the shore
- League Citynearest city, about 2 mi south
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Questions about Mud Lake
What fish are in Mud Lake?
Lakes like Mud Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. 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 1,930 acres, with about 18.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Mud Lake?
El Lago is on the shore.
What is the water temperature at Mud Lake today?
The surface was about 75°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.
