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Mud Lake

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Mud LakeMarathon County, WI
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Interactive depth contours5-foot typical interval · Modeled depth estimate · Not a survey · Not for navigation
Source: LakeList depth modelmedium confidence · QA passed · Select a contour to inspect its mapped depthModeled depth estimate: contours computed from the lake's shoreline shape and its documented 17-ft maximum depth (depth grows with distance from shore, calibrated to the documented mean depth where available). This is a smooth mathematical model, not a survey - real holes, bars, and drop-offs will differ. Community sonar (C-MAP Genesis) overlays where recorded. Not for navigation.

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Fishing

Fishing at Mud Lake

2 notable speciesAngler catch reportsStocked 2016Weather windows

Fishery

Notable species

Largemouth BassPanfish
Best panfish lakes in Wisconsin →Best largemouth bass lakes in Wisconsin →

Anglers logged 4 catches here on Fishbrain; the last was Jul 26, 2024. Too few reports to chart.

Wisconsin DNR stocking

Fish stocking history

The latest published year is 2016, when 650 fish were recorded across 1 entry.

2016
WalleyeUnspecified · Large Fingerling
6508.0 in average
2014
WalleyeUnspecified · Large Fingerling
4008.0 in average

NWS weather

Weather windows

Weather-based planning from the National Weather Service hourly forecast near this lake — not a catch forecast.

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Water temperature

Mud Lake water temperature today

Modeled surface-temperature estimate built from seasonal climate, lake depth, and live National Weather Service air temperatures near this lake.

70°FWarm

Seasonal estimate. Checking current National Weather Service air temperatures…

Comfortable summer pattern. Bass and panfish are active; early and late hours beat the midday heat.

Warmest monthAugust · ~75°F
Freezing surfaceDecember – March
Model depth input17 ft max depth
Monthly Mud Lake water temperatures and freeze-up FAQ →

Estimates are modeled, not measured. Actual temperatures vary with depth, wind mixing, and recent weather — verify conditions before swimming, boating, or heading onto ice.

Official Wisconsin information

Plan with DNR sources

LakeList links to the authoritative record so you can verify maps, rules, and current notices before leaving.

Historical DNR depth maps1 converted map sheetView DNR depth mapHistorical map · not for navigationFishing regulationsVerify current seasons, limits, and restrictionsOfficial DNR lake pageFacts, advisories, boating, and water qualityWater quality reportsMonitoring stations, clarity, and DNR reportsInvasive speciesVerified, observed, and historical AIS recordsBoating ordinancesLocal slow-no-wake and water-use restrictionsFish consumption advisoriesStatewide and waterbody-specific health guidance

Historical depth maps are not for navigation. Verify regulations and access at the official source before your trip.

Historical Wisconsin DNR maps

Mud Lake depth maps

1 converted map sheet. These historical surveys are not for navigation.

Original DNR document

Navigable depth map

Mud Lake · sheet 1

Pan, zoom, and inspect the converted Wisconsin DNR historical map image in the browser. Historical survey — not for navigation.

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Mud Lake historical Wisconsin DNR depth map sheet 1

Source: Wisconsin DNR · WBIC 193800 · image navigation only; spatial alignment pending · Historical lake maps are not for navigation.

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Mud Lake · page 1Marathon County · WBIC 193800 · 240 KB preview
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Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Converted for browser access with source URLs, checksums, and retrieval dates retained. Historical lake maps are not for navigation.

69surface acres
17max depth feet
1public access points
44.9187, -89.2901latitude, longitude

Access

Public access points

Boat launchAccess at S End Of Lake44.91540, -89.28751Managed by Wisconsin DNR
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Depth FAQ

How deep is Mud Lake?

Mud Lake is 17 feet deep at its deepest point and averages about 8 feet, according to Wisconsin DNR records.

Is there a free depth map of Mud Lake?

Yes. LakeList publishes a free interactive depth contour map of Mud Lake at a typical 5-foot interval, with an optional 3D underwater view, derived from LakeList depth model survey data.

Where does the Mud Lake depth map come from?

The interactive depth contours are derived from LakeList depth model. Each contour set passes a visual QA review against the source document before it is published. The depths are a modeled estimate calibrated to the lake's documented maximum depth - not a survey, and not for navigation.

View the full Mud Lake depth map →

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Where this lake data comes from

Wisconsin DNR Lake Mapsname, coordinates, county, source identifiers
LakeList record updated 2026-07-12

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