Mud Lake (Barron County)
Mud Lake is a 332 acre lake in Barron County, near Chetek, Cameron and Rice Lake. It is shallow with an average depth of about 4 feet.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Mud Lake public landingsRampDNR lists two public boat landings.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Mud Lake (Barron County) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Skippers Bait & Liquor StoreNearby2544 8 1/4 Ave, Chetek, WI 54728(715) 924-3181Directions ↗
Local tips
- Very shallow, so watch for stumps and weeds.
- Bass can be released year-round.
- Clean boat for curly-leaf pondweed and mystery snails.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.