Mud
A 92-acre lake near Zemple in Itasca County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1979.
Fish Species (5)
Pumpkinseed
Typical numbers · large fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1979
Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 4.0 per trap net · typical 2–8.5 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 1979 | 4.00 | - | 0.47 lbs |
Northern Pike
Above-normal numbers · small fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1979
Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 23.5 per gill net · typical 3.5–10.5 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 1979 | 23.50 | - | 1.41 lbs |
| Jun 27, 1979 | 6.50 | - | 0.94 lbs |
Yellow Perch
Below-normal numbers · large fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1979
Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 2.0 per gill net · typical 3.4–43.6 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 1979 | 3.50 | - | 0.44 lbs |
| Jun 27, 1979 | 2.00 | - | 0.26 lbs |
Walleye
Typical numbers · small fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1979
Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 2.0 per gill net · typical 1.3–5 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 1979 | 2.00 | - | 1.15 lbs |
| Jun 27, 1979 | 0.50 | - | 3.00 lbs |
Other species in this lake (1)
Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.
Yellow Bullhead
Small fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1979
Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 1–10.5 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 1979 | 0.50 | - | 0.10 lbs |
Biologist Notes
June 27, 1979NORTHERN PIKE POPULATION IS QUITE HIGH AND PERCH ARE FAIRLY LOW. ALL OTHER FISH POPULATIONS ARE WITHIN NORMAL LIMITS.
NORTHERN PIKE POPULATION IS QUITE HIGH AND PERCH ARE FAIRLY LOW. ALL OTHER FISH POPULATIONS ARE WITHIN NORMAL LIMITS.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Mud?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Pumpkinseed, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, and Walleye in Mud. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at Mud?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Mud. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Mud?
Mud has a maximum depth of 31 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in Mud last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Mud is from 1979. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Mud have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Mud in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.
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Lake Details
- Surface Area
- 92.28 acres
- Max Depth
- 31 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.48 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed