Mud Lake (Sawyer County)

Sawyer County, Wisconsin

Mud Lake is a 464-acre lake in Sawyer County, Wisconsin, about 5 to 11 miles from Hayward. It is a shallow, sandy lake known for largemouth bass with some muskie and walleye.

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Red pins match the numbered boat launches below. Outline: U.S. Geological Survey, National Hydrography Dataset. Check: this outline's area differs from the listed acreage, so its size or shape may be off.

Current air temperature at Mud Lake (Sawyer County) (National Weather Service) ↗

Surface area464 acres

Max depth15 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●●○

Abundant per the DNR lake page

Muskellunge●●○○○

Present

Walleye●●○○○

Present

Bluegill●●○○○

Panfish present

Boat launches

3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Public boat landingRamp
One public landing listed on the DNR lake page.Directions ↗
More public accessPublic
See the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
3Chief River Public AccessPublic
Wisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Mud Lake (Sawyer County) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Wisconsin DNR before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.

Hayward Bait & Bottle Shoppe ↗Nearby
15737 Davis Ave, Hayward, WI 54843715-634-2921 Directions ↗

Search more bait shops near Mud Lake (Sawyer County) ↗

Local tips

The lake averages 6 feet deep, so work shallow cover.
Bottom is mostly sand, so look for weed edges.
Eurasian water-milfoil is present. Clean, drain and dry your gear.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.