Mud Lake (La Crosse County)
Mud Lake is a Mississippi River backwater on the La Crosse and Trempealeau county line. It is reached from the river pool landings nearby.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Fishermans Road AccessRamp2982 Fishermans Rd, La Crosse County. Public boat ramp on Lake Onalaska and the Mississippi River in Pools 6 and 7. No ramp on Mud Lake itself was 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 (La Crosse County) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Mud Lake (La Crosse County) ↗Local tips
- Backwaters are shallow, so go slow and watch for stumps.
- Launch at the pool ramp and run to the backwater.
- Check river levels first.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.