Mud Lake (Jefferson County)
Mud Lake is a small drainage lake south of Rock Lake in Jefferson County, surrounded by the Lake Mills Wildlife Area. The DNR lists panfish as common and northern pike as present, and rates fish and aquatic life as poor.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Bluegill
Panfish are listed as common
Northern Pike
Present
Largemouth Bass
Found in a 1968 survey
Crappie
Black crappie found in a 1968 survey
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Lake Mills Wildlife Area shore accessPublicPublic land surrounds the lake. A county road has parking, and a boat livery is available. No ramp details were confirmed.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 (Jefferson 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.
- Bait Box on the RockNearby1240 Riverside Drive, Fort Atkinson, WI920-691-2602Directions ↗
Local tips
- The lake is in a wildlife area, so expect little boat traffic and limited facilities.
- Water quality is poor with algae, so fish early and late.
- Bring a small boat or kayak, since ramp details were not confirmed.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.